Noh Figure - Yanagi? or Yugyoru? (from the play the Priest and the Willow)

Sculpture

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

This intricately detailed Noh figure, wearing traditional Japanese attire, holds a fan decorated with patterns, embodying the elegance and artistry associated with classical Noh theater performance.

This intricately detailed Noh figure, wearing traditional Japanese attire, holds a fan decorated with patterns, embodying the elegance and artistry associated with classical Noh theater performance.

Name/Title

Noh Figure - Yanagi? or Yugyoru? (from the play the "Priest and the Willow")

Entry/Object ID

2019.4.10h

Type of Sculpture

Free Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

Ivory

Category

Vault, Japanese, Objects, People
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Yoshiaki

Date made

circa 1868 - 1912

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall size

Height

3 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Depth

1-1/2 in