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Japanese wedding ceremony. A monk presides over the marriage in a shrine to the goddess of virginity while musicians play on gongs and koto harp, and the brides childish ornaments are burnt on a pyre. Handcoloured illustration and copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Antique Bride Ceremony Ferrrario Giulio Goddess Harp Koto Monk Musicians Ornament Peoples Pyre Shrine Virginity Gongs
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1. Title: A Japanese Wedding Ceremony: A Monk's Blessing in the Shrine of the Goddess of Virginity This hand-colored illustration and copperplate engraving depict a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony, as captured by the skilled Italian artist Andrea Bernieri for Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), published in Florence, Italy, in 1842. The scene unfolds in a serene and sacred shrine, where a monk presides over the marriage ceremony, invoking the blessings of the goddess of virginity. Surrounded by lush foliage and intricate temple architecture, the couple exchanges vows in the presence of musicians playing on gongs and the koto harp, their melodies resonating throughout the sacred space. The bride, adorned in traditional Japanese attire, holds a childish toy ornament, symbolizing her innocence and purity, which is then placed on a pyre to be burnt as an offering to the gods. The act represents the relinquishment of her former life as a single woman and her transition into married life. This exquisite work of art offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of Japan, showcasing the beauty and significance of its ancient wedding ceremonies. The intricate details, from the ornate temple decor to the musicians' instruments, transport us to another time and place, allowing us to appreciate the depth and complexity of Japanese history and customs.
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