Figure 2.40 Traditional Japanese Theater

Two versions of the gesture emphasizing that grace descends "even to the center of the earth." The shite is sitting on a stool, actually a round lacquer box. The costumes are the same pieces (atsuita and hangiri) with different designs. (TJT p. 221)

Two versions of the same gesture emphasizing that grace descends "even to the center of the earth" (see also image: Costuming and Movement 1). The shite is sitting on a stool, actually a round laqueur box. The costumes are the same pieces (atsuita and hangiri) with different designs.

Photos: Tanaka Masao