Noh costume (atsuita), 19th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Silk brocade on twill-weave groundexpand_more
Gift of funds from the Collection in Focus Guides of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts and The Christina N. and Swan J. Turnblad Memorial Fundexpand_more 2003.95
Not on Viewexpand_more
Atsuita are boldly patterned inner robes that are typically used for men's roles in traditional Nō theater. Although mostly covered by voluminous jackets, the sumptuous designs of the atsuita are revealed when an actor moves or slips his jacket off one shoulder as he readies for combat.
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- Title
- Noh costume (atsuita)
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2003.95
- Curator Approved
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