Two Japanese Antique "Noh Play" Woodblock Prints, Brilliant Colors, 19th Century

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Two Japanese Antique "Noh Play" Woodblock Prints, Brilliant Colors, 19th Century

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A pair of two (2) attractive Japanese antique woodblock prints of Noh Play performers dating to the late 19th century. These are called Yakusyae (Actor Picture) Title is: Ouminokuni Yarotamagawa Artist is Morikawa chikashige (active 1869-1882) They possess good vibrant color and are immediately frame able. They were signed and issued by this same artist, Morikawa chikashige. . About Noh: Noh—derived from the Sino-Japanese word for skill or talent—is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century. Developed by Kan'ami and his son Zeami, it is the oldest major theater art that is still regularly performed today. Traditionally, a Noh program includes five Noh plays with comedic kyogen plays in between; an abbreviated program of two Noh plays and one kyogen piece has become common in Noh presentations today. Noh is often based on tales from traditional literature with a supernatural being transformed into human form as a hero narrating a story. Noh integrates masks, costumes and various props in a dance-based performance, requiring highly trained actors and musicians. Emotions are primarily conveyed by stylized conventional gestures while the iconic masks represent the roles such as ghosts, women, children, and the elderly. Written in ancient Japanese language, the text vividly describes the ordinary people of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries (thank you wikipedia) Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 9.6 in (24.39 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128927477273