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 Japanese Tengu (Long-nosed Goblin) Noh Kabuki Theatre mask, Hand Carved  US $125.06
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The Netsuke was originally crafted by the Japanese and traditionally worn with the Kimono, during the Edo period from 1603-1867. The Netsuke is specifically a holding toggle of artistic means, but does the job to keep personal belongings secured on the waist as a hanging satchel. The toggles were a way of diverse open expression during the time of extreme prudishness, forcefully enclosed cultural practices. The artistically crafted Netsuke was allowed to express everything from everyday stories to explicit of life. It has been made out of many types of materials, but mostly been made from various kinds of hardwood and ivory.
Mostly the materials range from these commonly available to rare sch as the ivory of the Hornbill bird to walrus tusks.
Although considered a form of functional art work, Netsuke has become more of an emotional attachment and collectors' joy. Netsuke is considered to have 7 categories of classifications, which are mainly decided by the shape and function.
The first is the Pattern-carved Netsuke or the Katabori Netsuke. hese are normally carved as the representation of human or of the various animal formations. Next is what would be called the Long Netsuke or the Naga Netsuke. This Netsuke can be of most anything but the piece itself is physically longer than the original Netsuke. Insertion Netsuke or Sash Netsuke was designed to be worn inserted up under the sash its self.
The Bun-Shaped Netsuke or Manju Netsuke is appropriately named from the resemblance between the Netsuke and the very popular Manju confectionery. The Flat-lidded Netsuke or the Kagami-buta Netsuke is categorized in this spot due to how the Netsuke itself is created. This Netsuke is made of materials that are first lathe-worked and flattened into round shapes. Mask Netsuke is also known as Omote Netsuke and are folk character and Noh-dramoa masks. The last category is Netsuke that is only for wall or shelf display. These characterizations are of all variations.
Although there was originally only one way to display the many beautiful formations of Netsuke, today it is not only a wearable art form, but that has moved on into the many other paths of artistic collections. It is very important to research before purchasing your original Netsuke piece, and buy from the highly renowned places. Real Netsuke can not be bought cheaply, due to the high-end craftsmanship put in each unique piece.
Anita Satin Choudhary writes for Ivory and Art Gallery. Browse the gallery for unique collection of artifacts ranging from Netsuke to Silver Art and Silver Judaica.
Vicissitude of Japan’s Culture
Culture of different countries is different. One can easily notice the difference either by the visit, i.e. through experience or through learning their history and customs. Likewise, Japan culture also has its own specialties and features. Regular changes have been noticed in Japan’s culture, over the years. Modern Japan came into existence from the ancient traditional Japan and the birth of samurais. No doubt, influenced by culture of many neighboring countries, the modern culture of Japan has its own importance. This distinct culture of Japan is resulted from combination of different cultures. It manifests the creativity, independence and strength of humility of Japanese.
Japan culture is rich in the field of music, literature, art and architecture. The art of Japan is well renowned, from its traditional time to modern era. Japan’s animation is known for its artists all throughout the world. Video games, entertainment shows and music play a great contribution in cyber industry. Japan was famous for its music, samurai, geisha and many more. The other uniqueness is in their language, which plays a great role in the Japanese culture. Spoken mainly within the country and leant by many westerners, the language is written in three scripts: - Katakana, hiragana, and kanji. Katakana contains Chinese character while Kanji is imported from China.
Calligraphy, a way of writing characters in a very artistic way, is also a part of Japanese culture. Ink painting or Sumi-e is an art of painting an object. Ikebana is also well known in Japan. It is the art of flower arrangement that is also used many other countries. Japanese culture is also remarkable with regard to theatre arts, as you can still come across traditional theaters in the country. Generally four types of theaters are recognized in Japan- kyogen, bunraku, noh and kabuki. Masks are generally used by performers to depict the characters. Action and dialogues to express emotions are commonly used. A puppet theater highlighting historical plays, known as Bunraku, was a part of Japanese culture during Heian period.
With regards to attire in Japan, kimono is their traditional dress, which is available in variety of designs and colors. It is generally dark color dress, preferably worn by males and at the same time, yukuta, the lighter color dress, is the choice of females. Though these dresses are easily available at several places, but these are generally worn now-a-days on some special occasion. The above stated dresses, theaters, arts and language show diversity in Japanese culture and express their distinct characteristics, which make it one of the best cultures in the world.
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Noh Theater in Japan? (read details!)?
Okay theres this type of theater in Japan called Noh. It was like rlly popular in the 1400s....what I wanted to know was what most of the plays were about. Were they religious? About life? About ....what?! lol
Thanks!
One of the most popular Noh plays was Atsumori which told of an incident of the Gempei War (1180-1185) where a young warrior was captured by older warrior. The older warrior wanted to spare him but his peers closing in, the young Atsumori asked the man to take his life and he reluctantly did so later becoming a monk in remorse. The play is about his being visited by Atsumori's ghost.
anyway there are many stories in Noh based historical events, legends, everyday life, and mythology. There are plays about ghosts, vengeful ghosts and demons, gods visiting mortals. etc...
The best way to view Noh is outside at night by torchlight.
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