hddennis Posted January 21, 2023 Report Posted January 21, 2023 Just found this kodzuka and wondering what the items portrayed are and what they signify? Thanks, Howard Dennis Quote
Spartancrest Posted January 21, 2023 Report Posted January 21, 2023 Lacquer storage box, Noh face mask, drum [Kotsuzumi or Okedou-Daiko meaning "stave drum".] And what looks like a hat worn by Sanbaso dancer - all to do with the theatre. 1 Quote
hddennis Posted January 21, 2023 Author Report Posted January 21, 2023 Thanks Dale, So I guess it is just a theatrical theme. I thought maybe it had something to do with a holiday of some sort. Quote
Spartancrest Posted January 21, 2023 Report Posted January 21, 2023 Howard, I think it belonged to a Samurai who liked to party! There is a Kinai tsuba with the lacquer box and Noh masks - Somewhere? I am still looking - So there are a few pieces of tosogu that follow the Kabuki or Noh theatre theme. Cultured Samurai. Quote
hddennis Posted January 21, 2023 Author Report Posted January 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, Spartancrest said: Howard, I think it belonged to a Samurai who liked to party! There is a Kinai tsuba with the lacquer box and Noh masks - Somewhere? I am still looking - So there are a few pieces of tosogu that follow the Kabuki or Noh theatre theme. Cultured Samurai. That's neat. Wished I still had the Sanbasso dancers menukis I sold years ago. Quote
Spartancrest Posted January 21, 2023 Report Posted January 21, 2023 Well Howard we can't predict what we will find, that would go with pieces we have sold - maybe that is why I am such a hoarder . I found it , Otago Museum [New Zealand] They can run but they can't hide! https://otagomuseum.nz/collections/search-the-collection/F73.47 The museum says "book" but it is clearly a storage box for Noh masks. [I copied all their tsuba for a 'private research' book back in 2015] Kinai school? Not signed which is not usual for Kinai - they liked to advertise! Quote
hddennis Posted January 21, 2023 Author Report Posted January 21, 2023 Thank You for finding that. Love the link, will spend some time there! Quote
Spartancrest Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Howard I came across a tsuba with many of the elements on your kozuka - the way the hat was done in particular - perhaps it might lead you to the school or maker? Sorry I don't have a translation for the Japanese - the image comes from this book. On page 117. Quote
hddennis Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Posted January 26, 2023 Dale, that is great! Thank You so much for the help. Howard Dennis Quote
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