Palanquin
The elaborately decorated elaborate palanquin (norimono – ‘thing to ride’) was used to carry a bride of high rank and social standing to the groom’s home for their wedding. The carcase of the norimono is of wood (as yet unidentified) decorated overall with black lacquer with details in gold and with decorated gilt bronze metal fittings. The lacquer decoration consist of stylised scrolling karakusa (Chinese grasses) together with two family crests: that of the Tokugawa family (three leaves of the aoi plant [Asarum caulescens] often erroneously referred to as ‘hollyhock’ leaves) who were the supreme military rulers (shogun) of Japan from 1603 – 1868, and the Hosokawa family (nine circles representing planets) who were feudal lords (daimyo) whose main domain was Higo Province during the Edo period (1615 - 1868).
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Object history | Given by William John Alt, accessioned in 1874. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Summary | The elaborately decorated elaborate palanquin (norimono – ‘thing to ride’) was used to carry a bride of high rank and social standing to the groom’s home for their wedding. The carcase of the norimono is of wood (as yet unidentified) decorated overall with black lacquer with details in gold and with decorated gilt bronze metal fittings. The lacquer decoration consist of stylised scrolling karakusa (Chinese grasses) together with two family crests: that of the Tokugawa family (three leaves of the aoi plant [Asarum caulescens] often erroneously referred to as ‘hollyhock’ leaves) who were the supreme military rulers (shogun) of Japan from 1603 – 1868, and the Hosokawa family (nine circles representing planets) who were feudal lords (daimyo) whose main domain was Higo Province during the Edo period (1615 - 1868). |
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| Accession number | 48-1874 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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