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Lectern (Kendai) from Japanese Puppet (Bunraku) Theater browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Folk Art:Pre 1910: item # 772546 Please refer to our stock # 876-7K-NX4 when inquiring.
Tokugawa Antiques 303 Marine Drive Astoria, OR 97103 (503)325-2577 $139.00 |
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This kendai, or lectern was used by the narrator, or chanter of the Bunraku puppet theater. The lectern was an important possesion of the chanter who dramatically narrated the story and provided voices for the puppets in a tradition dating from the Edo period. The calligraphy on the sides of the base is beautifully applied. The kendai breaks down, fitting into the drawer in its base. It's made with dovetailed joints which slip into slots and slide forward or back, locking into place. There's shrinkage from age, resulting in loose joints. This shrinkage was dealt with by using tissue paper shims in the joints, a surprisingly effective means to make it fit more tightly together. There's one replacement piece between the uprights. There are holes for tassel hangers on the underside of the top and one tassel & hanger is included. The tassels were changed at performances to suggest different moods according to their color. It's an uncommon and interesting piece with a colorful history dating from the Edo or Meiji period. Dimensions of base: 15-3/8" x 10-3/4" x 6" Additional photos on our site at TokugawaAntiques.com; just search for kendai. Please add $22.00 for insured Parcel Post Shipping in the U.S. |
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