Actor in the Role of the Dragon God Kasuga

Tsukioka Kôgyo (mentioned on object), 1925-08

This figure represents a dragon god, with a headdress in the shape of this beast. He plays an active role on the stage, performing an energetic dance. An example of the red pantskirt (hangiri) is on in the opposite display case.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2003-275
  • Dimensionsheight 378 mm x width 255 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok met kleurblokken op Japans papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Actor in the Role of the Dragon God Kasuga

  • Series title(s)

    • Honderd Noh spelen
    • Nogaku hyakuban (series title on object)
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-2003-275

  • Description

    Acteur in de rol van Kasuga, de draak god, met wilde rode pruik en hoofdtooi in de vorm van een draak.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: Lugt 2228
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2760

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Tsukioka Kôgyo (mentioned on object), Japan
    • publisher: Matsuki Heikichi (mentioned on object), Tokyo
  • Dating

    1925-08

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    kleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok met kleurblokken op Japans papier

  • Dimensions

    height 378 mm x width 255 mm


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  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2003

  • Copyright


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