Noh Robe (Karaori) with Chrysanthemums and Waves

first half of the 19th century

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Bold, golden waves gleam among large chrysanthemum plants of various types in the decoration of this Noh costume. The combination of water with chrysanthemums is suggestive of a mythical Chinese river that became a prominent theme in Japanese art. Sweetened by dewdrops falling from the petals of the chrysanthemums, the river's water was said to impart eternal life to anyone who drank it. The presence of red in this robe suggests that it was used for the role of a young woman.

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紅地波菊模様唐織
Title: Noh Robe (Karaori) with Chrysanthemums and Waves
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: first half of the 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Twill-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread
Dimensions: 63 x 53 in. (160 x 134.6 cm)
Classification: Costumes
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936
Object Number: 36.120.691
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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