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Bugaku Dancer
Photographer Credit: Jonathan LeyEarly 20th century
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, United States
Practiced in Japan for more than 1,000 years, bugaku is a
collection of dances with refined choreography. Performers
wear a variety of costumes and are accompanied by a
specific type of music (gagaku). Historically, it was performed
almost exclusively for the imperial court.
From The Marian P. Miller Collection.
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Details
- Title: Bugaku Dancer
- Creator: Photographer Credit: Jonathan Ley
- Date Created: Early 20th century
- Medium: Ivory
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