This ceremonial broom was used along with the ceremonial plow on the First Day of Rat (Ne-no-hi) during the New Year period. The broom was employed by the empress to sweep out the silkwormchamber. Thin branches from a Zelkova tree were bound, wrapped in purple-dyed deerskin and tied with gold thread. Agate jewels (Jp. menōdama) were strung on the end of the branches. The original treasure is preserved in the southern section of the Shōsō-in.
Object label
Ceremonial Broom for Nenohi Rites and Stand with Painted Design (Reproduction)
Length about 60.0cm, width of stand 30.3cm
Meiji era 19th century
- D017754
- D017754
- 1997/03/25
- D036776
- 1995/06/27
- A025015
- 1997/03/25
- A029473
- A029474
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| Accession Number | 255-0 |
|---|---|
| Category | Decorative Arts |
| Bibliography | The reproduction of Shosoin treasures : special exhibition celebrating the enthronement ceremonies of His Majesty the Emperor : encountering Tenpyo craftsmanship through the recreation of 8th century works. Nara National Museum, 2020.4. 223p. |