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Kamo (賀茂) - Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁) - Japan  (No reserve price)
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Kamo (賀茂) - Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁) - Japan (No reserve price)

Item Description: This exquisite Japanese woodblock print is from the renowned Nōga Taikan (能畫大鑑) series, featuring the Noh play Kamo (賀茂). Created by Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁), a master of Meiji-era woodblock printmaking, the artwork beautifully captures a serene moment with refined detail and elegance. The print depicts a female character from the Kamo performance, adorned in a richly patterned red kimono, seated gracefully before a ceremonial setup under stylized pine trees. Tsukioka Kōgyo's work is celebrated for its atmospheric depth and faithful representation of traditional Noh theatre, combining classical Japanese aesthetics with fine compositional balance. Synopsis of the Noh Play "Kamo": In the play, a Shinto priest from the Muro Shrine in Harima Province visits Kyoto and makes a pilgrimage to the Kamo Shrine, believed to enshrine the same deity. There, he notices a sacred altar with a white-feathered arrow and asks local women about its origin. One woman recounts the legend of a divine arrow that caused the miraculous birth of a child, who was later revealed to be the thunder god, Wakeikazuchi-no-kami. The woman, later revealed to be a deity herself, vanishes. A tutelary deity appears, dances, and eventually, the ancestral goddess descends in the form of a celestial maiden, performing a sacred dance. Finally, Wakeikazuchi-no-kami appears, summons a storm, and ascends to the heavens, ending the mystical tale. Size: Approximately 36.5 cm × 26 cm Artist Profile: Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁, 1869–1927) was a prominent Japanese artist known for his exceptional contributions to the world of woodblock prints, particularly in his depictions of Noh theatre. Trained under Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Kōgyo developed a refined and sensitive style that captured the subtle gestures and profound spirituality of Noh drama. His most celebrated series, including the Nōgaku Zue and Nōgaku Hyakuban, remain valuable cultural records and are admired for their elegant lines and atmospheric presentation. **PLEASE NOTE** Shipping Information: Items are shipped from Japan. Please check the shipping fee before bidding as this is an international shipment. Items are packed very carefully to prevent damage in transit. Shipping costs are calculated based on the net weight listed on the product page, packing materials, and shipping box weight. Depending on the situation, items will be shipped via FedEx, DHL, or Japan Post. Usually takes 2-3 weeks. Import duties, taxes and fees are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. You may be contacted by phone or email by your country's customs or shipping agent regarding customs clearance. Please make sure you are available to answer the phone. Otherwise, the parcel will be returned to us and you will be charged double for reshipment. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

No. 100135656

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Kamo (賀茂) - Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁) - Japan  (No reserve price)

Kamo (賀茂) - Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁) - Japan (No reserve price)

Item Description:
This exquisite Japanese woodblock print is from the renowned Nōga Taikan (能畫大鑑) series, featuring the Noh play Kamo (賀茂).
Created by Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁), a master of Meiji-era woodblock printmaking, the artwork beautifully captures a serene moment with refined detail and elegance.
The print depicts a female character from the Kamo performance, adorned in a richly patterned red kimono, seated gracefully before a ceremonial setup under stylized pine trees.
Tsukioka Kōgyo's work is celebrated for its atmospheric depth and faithful representation of traditional Noh theatre, combining classical Japanese aesthetics with fine compositional balance.

Synopsis of the Noh Play "Kamo":
In the play, a Shinto priest from the Muro Shrine in Harima Province visits Kyoto and makes a pilgrimage to the Kamo Shrine, believed to enshrine the same deity.
There, he notices a sacred altar with a white-feathered arrow and asks local women about its origin.
One woman recounts the legend of a divine arrow that caused the miraculous birth of a child, who was later revealed to be the thunder god, Wakeikazuchi-no-kami.
The woman, later revealed to be a deity herself, vanishes.
A tutelary deity appears, dances, and eventually, the ancestral goddess descends in the form of a celestial maiden, performing a sacred dance.
Finally, Wakeikazuchi-no-kami appears, summons a storm, and ascends to the heavens, ending the mystical tale.

Size:
Approximately 36.5 cm × 26 cm

Artist Profile:
Tsukioka Kōgyo (月岡耕漁, 1869–1927) was a prominent Japanese artist known for his exceptional contributions to the world of woodblock prints, particularly in his depictions of Noh theatre.
Trained under Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Kōgyo developed a refined and sensitive style that captured the subtle gestures and profound spirituality of Noh drama.
His most celebrated series, including the Nōgaku Zue and Nōgaku Hyakuban, remain valuable cultural records and are admired for their elegant lines and atmospheric presentation.

**PLEASE NOTE**
Shipping Information:
Items are shipped from Japan.
Please check the shipping fee before bidding as this is an international shipment.
Items are packed very carefully to prevent damage in transit.
Shipping costs are calculated based on the net weight listed on the product page, packing materials, and shipping box weight.
Depending on the situation, items will be shipped via FedEx, DHL, or Japan Post.
Usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Import duties, taxes and fees are not included in the item price or shipping charges.
These charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
You may be contacted by phone or email by your country's customs or shipping agent regarding customs clearance.
Please make sure you are available to answer the phone.
Otherwise, the parcel will be returned to us and you will be charged double for reshipment.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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