紺地蜀江模様狩衣, Noh Costume (Kariginu) with Geometric Pattern, 19th century

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紺地蜀江模様狩衣, Noh Costume (Kariginu) with Geometric Pattern, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning, Overall: 61 x 83 in. ( x cm), Costumes, This robe's distinctive shokkō pattern of linked hexagons and squares is traditionally linked to the title role of the sacred old man in the earliest Noh play, Okina. The dances that make up this play grew out of ancient shrine ceremonies

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