Japanese Surimono Print By Matora: Shirabyoshi
Surimono with gold highlights
Shikishiban
Nishiki-e
Ca. 1880.
The shirabyōshi were traditional 12th-century dancers, favored at the Japanese imperial court. They performed for the kuge (nobles) and samurai. The dance depicted is the Shizuka (Shizuka-mai) or a portrayal of the famous historical figure Shizuka Gozen
The shirabyōshi are recognizable by the white makeup covering their faces and necks and their inspired by Shinto , notably the tate-eboshi hat and the tachi sword worn by samurai, the red hakama, a white suikan and a red suikan worn by Shinto priests, and a kawahori ( fan held by men).
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 185 mm
Height: 205 mm
Reference (ID): 1820060
Availability: In stock
