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Stage Prop with Weeping Cherry Blossoms in Makie
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- HK108
Photo No：404-10088
Color type：Color
| Title | Stage Prop with Weeping Cherry Blossoms in Makie |
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| Category | Lacquerware (H) |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo |
| Century | 17th |
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| Dimensions | Diameter 26.4cm Height 42.5cm |
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Katsuraoke are containers used in nô and kyôgen, which are types of Japanese dramatic arts. The term katsuraoke comes from the fact that they are used for storing katsura ("wigs"), or possibly because of the kazura ("vine") wrapped around the container. They are also referred to as koshioke ("chairs") since they are often used as something to sit on. Also, in some plays, the containers are used for symbolizing persimmon trees, and the wigs are used as sake bowls.
This work depicts a weeping cherry tree that covers the entire container in the style of Kôdaiji makie on a black lacquered background, wherein techniques of gold hiramakie ("flat makie"), enashiji ("pictorial pear-skin lacquer"), and harigaki ("needle engraving") are executed. Traces of careful repair can be seen on the surface, which might have been due to wear suffered from use on stage.
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