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Cloak and trousers
Noh costume (hitatare)
Cloak and trousers
Japanese
Edo period
19th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Resist-dyed hemp plain weave with ink
Dimensions
Overall: 114.3 x 203.2 cm (45 x 80 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mitsuru Tajima, Shigehiko Yanagi and Sebastian Izzard
Accession Number2003.661.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNoh theater costume for male role (hitatare) consisting of orange/brown cloak with double-width sleeves and long, pleated split skirt (hakama) both with design of cranes at front and back created by resist-dyeing and hand painting, lined. Usually worn by actors playing samurai officials.
ProvenanceIdemitsu Museum, Tokyo, purchased by donors, February 2002; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003