Japanese people and people in general where shorter back in the day. I am a full grown adult yet am the size of an american child. Anyone under 5'5 could probably fit in there comfortably.
I saw an exhibit with samurai armour and a Japanese palanquin. As a 5'2" woman, I would not have fit. In general, people were of far smaller stature hundreds of years ago.
People were smaller back then. My parents were into antiques and when you come across furniture from the 50s it’s all much smaller. Idk what happened to genetics now a days hah.
It’s a shame this beautiful piece is stuck in a back corner of a display case, instead of out where museum patrons can walk around it and see all sides of it and look inside.
Agreed as well, or at least in an island display case. Fact is that lacor stains with finger oils and must be soon after wiped with a non-abrasive cloth (like silk) to clean it. What more, moisture can damage and stain it as well, so I'd be cautious of people sneezing I. The vicinity or breathing heavy hot air nearby. I can completely understand keeping it behind glass because of this, but certainly an island display would be best if the space allows it.
I would have like to see in better detail the inside walls. It looks like it would be almost impossible to see inside as it sets in the display. If I were head of the project I would have included images of the inside in the display case. But overall amazing job and thank you for sharing the short video.
I have weightlifter friends who sometimes go out at dawn with iron weights strapped on in a specific harness to the task. I was going to suggest they carry my Brobdingnagian being around in a palanquin, and perhaps take me vegetable shopping through the 9th Street Market. To that end, I looked up palanquin again before writing them, and here you are. What a wonderful restoration, and a beautiful invitation by you and your team to dive into that world. Thank you!
What a beautiful legacy to not only the Artisans who first created it, but to your Team of Conservatores! To intimately clean, redress and repair it would be an honor, I envy such patience, steady hands and (I'm sure) a lifetime of training and practice. Well done! V & A Museum posts are always a pleasure to watch.
This comment section is full of know-it-alls. You'd start to believe that the VA has completely employed the wrong staff for all departments, including the ones that make this video. I am sure they are looking forward to your applications. BTW I am obviously not referencing the people who are just highlighting or correcting a slight issue. We all know the types I do mean. The die-hard amateurs who are more passionate about objecting and criticising others rather than actually making something of the subject.
This video is wonderful and I'm glad that it was restored to be put in a museum. The cart is beautifully detailed and the Palanquin is very interesting 👍
At 2:44 when they raised the volume of the music, I weirdly started to sing in my head, “black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow....” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 and I realized I was singing along with the music 💀🤣 ....WAIT! Why did they put the palanquin in the side glass wall?!? That’s takes away the whole beauty of looking at each side! Who cares if it has the same design on each side. It doesn’t feel so majestic looking at it in one or three angles. If it were me, I would put it in a four glass stand, so people could walk around it.
If this Palanquin was from Edo period, which ended in 1868, and Pluto was discovered in 1930 - how could the Hosokawa clan crest represent the 9 planets?
Well it was "scientifically discovered" in 1930. Manu accident civilizations know about these married of universe earlier . In our ancient Indian vedic text we get reference of nine plants call "nav grah".
@@Kizron_Kizronson In ancient Vedic astrology, Earth, Uranus and Neptune are excluded. Rahu and Ketu are not extra moons per say, they are not planets in the traditional sense, they are nodes of the moon or "shadow planets", ying and yang of the karmic cycle in each life that sit directly opposite in every persons birth chart depending on time and location of birth, and each subsequent human birth on thid plane of existence they move through the 12 planetary houses. (I think). I find it quite facinating.
@@wickandde Thanks for the information. It does kind of highlight the point I was making in reply to a previous post. The guy was claiming that Vedic Astrology was proof of secret ancient Astronomical knowledge of the solar system.
So elegant! I’m so upset to hear of this anti Asian attitude while ignoring the truly rich Asian history and heritage. Especially this gorgeous Japanese work of art being preserved for others to observe and learn.
Qué momentos tan tan tan sencillamente únicos de trabajar hasta tocar el verdadero sentimiento interior 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖. Qué delicado y hermosooo trabajo. Objetos únicos y transcendente !!! Gracias gracias por la oportunidad de observar y mirar ésas bellezas !.
Interesting how the family crests are hidden in plain sight, until you learn to recognize them. Their emphasis on simplicity and decorative balance distinguishes them from European crests.
I thought this video was going to be about keeping the tradition alive of transporting a japanese bride to her husband's home in a palanquin even today. I thought that real lady in the thumbnail at first haha. But this was still interesting lol
@belinda hawkins It's still quite cramped inside of those things. Even for a petite person, including the whole bridal attire? There's not enough space in those places...
belinda hawkins actually, many Samurai wives, mothers, sisters and daughters were given training to become Onna-Bugeisha (Woman Martial Artists) to protect their homes and families. They were not just some early modern Handmaid’s
@@ememmeme8722 Your typical samurai's wife might not always be loved, but she was usually respected. And in traditional Japanese culture in general, the wives controlled the budget. That meant when the husband brings home money, she decides how much spending money he gets.
Beatiful, beatiful, los felicito .dicen que la identidad de un pueblo o un país ,vive gracias a la conservación de los objetos patrimoniales y obviamente a personas como ustedes que la conservan viva! Gracias por el vídeo, saludos desde Chiloé chile
Interesting they claim this is called a 乗り物 and that this means 'thing to ride'. That means vehicle, though literally... yes 'thing to ride'. If anyone was wondering what a palanquin actually is in Japanese, it seems to be 駕籠.
I think if that is a palanquin just for a bride, you might dress the manikin properly in a bridal kimono and headdress from that era. You have not discussed the design or its symbolism in Japanese culture. Every flower and leaf have a special meaning. It would have been better to discuss the four sides, and the paintings within with their symbolism for the new bride. You could have done a much much better job with this video. I am disappointed and hope you can redo it, without the annoying music! You also need to get a new maniquin and proper bridal kimono.
@@jockhopson9906 Wendy doesn't mean every individual leaf, but the plants and trees themselves each have a meaning. Japanese culture uses a *heavy* amount of symbolism -- if a Japanese artist includes an animal or plant in a work, there's a specific reason they picked *that* animal/plant -- so you can have a deeper and immediate understanding of an artifact or within a story by learning some of these symbols.For example: -- Pine trees and their branches represent longevity, virtue, youth, and are associated with masculinity and power. You'll often find pine tree decorations for samurai armor and katanas, and pine trees are a popular choice for bonsai trees. -- Cherry blossoms represent fleeting beauty and brevity of life, and are used to indicate a pure and gentle heart. The symbol is used to celebrate the arrival of springtime and also seen frequently decorating desserts and cosmetics/beauty tools (like hair brushes, jewelry cases, etc). -- Cranes are common in Japanese folklore (look up Tsuru no Ongaeshi/the Grateful Crane and Tsuru Nyōbō/the Crane Wife stories). They represent longevity and good fortune, and are often associated with fidelity, femininity, dignity, and wisdom. The palanquin in this video featured a prominent crane on the back panel. (Disclaimer: I am not an expert! I spent a half hour to an hour looking up Edo period symbols and tried to cross-reference a few websites for accuracy, but symbols change across time and cultures, so if you look this up yourself later, you may find some variations.)
Hoped they would have conserved the figure inside too though... The discoloration and the messed coif... But moreso a better wardrobe. But then again it may have been due that the figure could overshadow the whole palanquin
oh don't be ridiculous, she wasn't expected to live in there, it was a conveyance, and a human powered one at that. The lighter it was the easier for the palaquin bearers to carry.
Edo period is not medieval, it's 1603-1868. I googled a bit on the mon, and I think this particular kamon (crest) shape could be Hindu in origin, and came to Japan as an idea through Heian Buddhism, cf. ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B9%9D%E6%9B%9C#%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF.
I for one am simply amazed that a full grown adult woman was expected to fit in there, granted she was kneeling, but still!
Japanese people and people in general where shorter back in the day. I am a full grown adult yet am the size of an american child. Anyone under 5'5 could probably fit in there comfortably.
I saw an exhibit with samurai armour and a Japanese palanquin. As a 5'2" woman, I would not have fit. In general, people were of far smaller stature hundreds of years ago.
Petite ladies could only fit perhaps.
People were smaller back then. My parents were into antiques and when you come across furniture from the 50s it’s all much smaller. Idk what happened to genetics now a days hah.
Younger girls were married off. 13 , 14, 15 years old girls with fit.
It’s a shame this beautiful piece is stuck in a back corner of a display case, instead of out where museum patrons can walk around it and see all sides of it and look inside.
Gary Cooper yes.
I agree with your opinion. Only 2-D art should be right up against a wall.
Agreed as well, or at least in an island display case. Fact is that lacor stains with finger oils and must be soon after wiped with a non-abrasive cloth (like silk) to clean it. What more, moisture can damage and stain it as well, so I'd be cautious of people sneezing I. The vicinity or breathing heavy hot air nearby. I can completely understand keeping it behind glass because of this, but certainly an island display would be best if the space allows it.
I agree wish it was in a glass display to walk around it not just on one side.
I would have like to see in better detail the inside walls. It looks like it would be almost impossible to see inside as it sets in the display. If I were head of the project I would have included images of the inside in the display case. But overall amazing job and thank you for sharing the short video.
I have weightlifter friends who sometimes go out at dawn with iron weights strapped on in a specific harness to the task. I was going to suggest they carry my Brobdingnagian being around in a palanquin, and perhaps take me vegetable shopping through the 9th Street Market. To that end, I looked up palanquin again before writing them, and here you are. What a wonderful restoration, and a beautiful invitation by you and your team to dive into that world. Thank you!
Museum-quality conservation seems like the most amazing career! I'd love to know what it's like to work for the V&A doing amazing things like this.
I thinking of doing an apprenticeship there it looks so interesting
What a beautiful legacy to not only the Artisans who first created it, but to your Team of Conservatores! To intimately clean, redress and repair it would be an honor, I envy such patience, steady hands and (I'm sure) a lifetime of training and practice. Well done! V & A Museum posts are always a pleasure to watch.
I'm Irish and the decoration reminds me of the shamrock motifs on old lamp posts and in art here
Japan and Ireland have some interesting cultural things in common that you might not expect.
@@cecilyerker Mhm
What a beautiful piece of history. Fascinating video. Thank you.
it amazing how many people are needed to work on one piece! paper conservators, furniture conservators, metal conservators
This comment section is full of know-it-alls. You'd start to believe that the VA has completely employed the wrong staff for all departments, including the ones that make this video. I am sure they are looking forward to your applications.
BTW I am obviously not referencing the people who are just highlighting or correcting a slight issue. We all know the types I do mean. The die-hard amateurs who are more passionate about objecting and criticising others rather than actually making something of the subject.
Oh yes, you are so superior, why don't you tell us more about it.
An art restorer is the perfect balance of artist and scientist ♥️
I thank all that Work in the museum of London for all the hard work you put in for us to learn and be amazed. Thank you and bless you all 😃👍❤️☕
that MUST have been made for a marriage alliance of great importance
I would really enjoy a longer video and see each step of the conservation.
This video is wonderful and I'm glad that it was restored to be put in a museum. The cart is beautifully detailed and the Palanquin is very interesting 👍
At 2:44 when they raised the volume of the music, I weirdly started to sing in my head, “black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow....” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 and I realized I was singing along with the music 💀🤣 ....WAIT! Why did they put the palanquin in the side glass wall?!? That’s takes away the whole beauty of looking at each side! Who cares if it has the same design on each side. It doesn’t feel so majestic looking at it in one or three angles. If it were me, I would put it in a four glass stand, so people could walk around it.
I am incredibly confused by the existence of this comment
Reading this comment made me feel like I was tripping.
Bruh you good?
lol! This is so random, but funny.
If this Palanquin was from Edo period, which ended in 1868, and Pluto was discovered in 1930 - how could the Hosokawa clan crest represent the 9 planets?
I'd assume the center circle represents the sun and the smaller ones represent the 8 known planets at the time
Well it was "scientifically discovered" in 1930. Manu accident civilizations know about these married of universe earlier . In our ancient Indian vedic text we get reference of nine plants call "nav grah".
@@saumyapathak5865 Navagraha includes the sun and for some bizarre reason includes the moon 3 times. So about the same as any other ancient culture.
@@Kizron_Kizronson In ancient Vedic astrology, Earth, Uranus and Neptune are excluded. Rahu and Ketu are not extra moons per say, they are not planets in the traditional sense, they are nodes of the moon or "shadow planets", ying and yang of the karmic cycle in each life that sit directly opposite in every persons birth chart depending on time and location of birth, and each subsequent human birth on thid plane of existence they move through the 12 planetary houses. (I think). I find it quite facinating.
@@wickandde Thanks for the information. It does kind of highlight the point I was making in reply to a previous post. The guy was claiming that Vedic Astrology was proof of secret ancient Astronomical knowledge of the solar system.
there's a very similar palanquin at the Museum of Oriental art in Venice. It's absolutely stunning!
Breathtakingly beautiful!
This is truly incredible - both the piece as well as the conservation of the piece. 💕👏
Too sad it is displayed in a corner, this pieces is magnificent.
Beautiful palanquin. Interesting how much conservation work went into restoring the palanquin.
So elegant! I’m so upset to hear of this anti Asian attitude while ignoring the truly rich Asian history and heritage. Especially this gorgeous Japanese work of art being preserved for others to observe and learn.
Qué momentos tan tan tan sencillamente únicos de trabajar hasta tocar el verdadero sentimiento interior 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖. Qué delicado y hermosooo trabajo. Objetos únicos y transcendente !!! Gracias gracias por la oportunidad de observar y mirar ésas bellezas !.
What a magnificent job by so many unsung experts!
Wow! Beautiful work on this piece!
Beautiful and mesmerising
Interesting how the family crests are hidden in plain sight, until you learn to recognize them. Their emphasis on simplicity and decorative balance distinguishes them from European crests.
i guess im the only one who read it as "conversation". i was like: huh? conversation with a Japanese palaquin ?
Amazing piece of history and art. Thanks for sharing this information.
Wow after all that years , it's still preserve well. Also Happy Valentine's Day Y'all 🌹😂💕
How delicate!
I can't believe they actually fit people into that little thing.
It reminds me of little doll boxes you buy barbies in.
If I was present at the display site I would love to see the palanquin at eye level. I wonder, also, if there were cushions inside the carriage.
Great work and I am interested to know if you have a go to safe cleaning/wash for lacquer, gold work and metal items?
It was evident from the film that it took ages to do that, so yes I think.
The original Lexus!
I thought this video was going to be about keeping the tradition alive of transporting a japanese bride to her husband's home in a palanquin even today. I thought that real lady in the thumbnail at first haha. But this was still interesting lol
Watching it made me remember a part in drama 'Atsuhime'.
What a beautiful treasure. Amazing.
I love V&A.
I would have liked to watch more detail of the conservation effort.
Stunning artifact. ❤️
Amazing work and care!
Human gift box 📦....those were the days, my friend 🎶🎵
i think the occupant didn't look comfortable riding it, so cramped..
@belinda hawkins It's still quite cramped inside of those things. Even for a petite person, including the whole bridal attire? There's not enough space in those places...
She didn't need a large space. Her only purpose is to petri dish a sperm and turn it into another samurai. After that, she can be discarded.
reeglyson escabal woah there
belinda hawkins actually, many Samurai wives, mothers, sisters and daughters were given training to become Onna-Bugeisha (Woman Martial Artists) to protect their homes and families. They were not just some early modern Handmaid’s
@@ememmeme8722 Your typical samurai's wife might not always be loved, but she was usually respected. And in traditional Japanese culture in general, the wives controlled the budget. That meant when the husband brings home money, she decides how much spending money he gets.
It's pronounced PAL-IN-KEEN
Once a word enters the English language it abides by English pronunciation.
thank you Connie
Thank you- I was looking for this comment.
They also mispronounced Edo (Ett-toe)
@@rsmith6366 so rough cough trough through thorough bough are the same pronunciation? Pal-in-keen is the correct english pronunciation
Beatiful, beatiful, los felicito .dicen que la identidad de un pueblo o un país ,vive gracias a la conservación de los objetos patrimoniales y obviamente a personas como ustedes que la conservan viva! Gracias por el vídeo, saludos desde Chiloé chile
3:09 You missed a spot...
Incredibly interesting, but you'd think they'd at least try to pronounce things correctly
HONESTLY
Lol I was thinking that too
Eeeeeeedough Periooooooood
The way she pronounces palanquin hurts my soul
Oh! I have seen this in the MET museum. It was beautiful!
Very nice presentation.
Very elaborate proccess
How old was this palanquin? Very intriguing with the two family seals showing who the bride was.
The Japanese seem to really like putting gold on lacquer
Great work ⭐️
Fascinating!
Palanquin...I clicked for information on a creepy pale mannequin. But this is also interesting!
A gilded cage
Interesting they claim this is called a 乗り物 and that this means 'thing to ride'.
That means vehicle, though literally... yes 'thing to ride'.
If anyone was wondering what a palanquin actually is in Japanese, it seems to be 駕籠.
I find this video particularly relaxing. I love unintentional ASMR.
Hearing this woman pronounce palanquin wrong in such a professionally shot video is driving me batty lmao
Hair nets and hazmat suits are most appropriate for preservation decontamination best practices.
A palanquin! Someone get The Great Diamond Authority!
👌😂
Finally i found a refrence!
I see you're a Steven Universe fan as well
Classy!~
Bravo! 👏
Dana Milker, conservation lead, must apply intelligent conservation procedures when housing ancient international artifacts.
The narrative must include why certain conservation methods are chosen. See Baumgartner videos
I think if that is a palanquin just for a bride, you might dress the manikin properly in a bridal kimono and headdress from that era. You have not discussed the design or its symbolism in Japanese culture. Every flower and leaf have a special meaning. It would have been better to discuss the four sides, and the paintings within with their symbolism for the new bride. You could have done a much much better job with this video. I am disappointed and hope you can redo it, without the annoying music! You also need to get a new maniquin and proper bridal kimono.
could you explain what are the meanings of every flower? im really curious. too bad the video didnt touch much on that matter
Every flower and leaf have a special meaning ? Can you really justify this statement _ really, every leaf ?
@@jockhopson9906 mayne she just went too garib expressing her views
@@jockhopson9906 Wendy doesn't mean every individual leaf, but the plants and trees themselves each have a meaning. Japanese culture uses a *heavy* amount of symbolism -- if a Japanese artist includes an animal or plant in a work, there's a specific reason they picked *that* animal/plant -- so you can have a deeper and immediate understanding of an artifact or within a story by learning some of these symbols.For example:
-- Pine trees and their branches represent longevity, virtue, youth, and are associated with masculinity and power. You'll often find pine tree decorations for samurai armor and katanas, and pine trees are a popular choice for bonsai trees.
-- Cherry blossoms represent fleeting beauty and brevity of life, and are used to indicate a pure and gentle heart. The symbol is used to celebrate the arrival of springtime and also seen frequently decorating desserts and cosmetics/beauty tools (like hair brushes, jewelry cases, etc).
-- Cranes are common in Japanese folklore (look up Tsuru no Ongaeshi/the Grateful Crane and Tsuru Nyōbō/the Crane Wife stories). They represent longevity and good fortune, and are often associated with fidelity, femininity, dignity, and wisdom. The palanquin in this video featured a prominent crane on the back panel.
(Disclaimer: I am not an expert! I spent a half hour to an hour looking up Edo period symbols and tried to cross-reference a few websites for accuracy, but symbols change across time and cultures, so if you look this up yourself later, you may find some variations.)
Hoped they would have conserved the figure inside too though... The discoloration and the messed coif... But moreso a better wardrobe. But then again it may have been due that the figure could overshadow the whole palanquin
They also have to work within certain guidelines. They were given the money and the time to conserve the furniture of the piece only.
The kimono looked really dirty and dingy...
My delicate beefy frame would have a hard time fitting in there. 😂😂😂
The Edo period consists of over 250 years I believe, so do we know the approximate year this piece was made?
maybe I missed it, but did they indicate the century this object originated?
Its tiny! I wonder how much sorrow has been felt in that little ornate box?
This is absolutely stunning and its so incredible its on display, but...
HOLY GOD ALMIGHTY THE BRIDE IS TERRIFYING AND IM SCARED.
It would be interesting to know how old this piece is. Did I miss it?
@belinda hawkins Ok, thank you. I certainly don't know what Edo period is, but I'll look it up.
1603 to 1868.
I'm really bothered that the metal bits on the outside were cleaned inconsistently. Some of them are lustrous, and some of them look ignored.
It’s like a really fancy animal crate.
Or a tiny carriage.
oh don't be ridiculous, she wasn't expected to live in there, it was a conveyance, and a human powered one at that. The lighter it was the easier for the palaquin bearers to carry.
So when will they return the artifact to Japan
At first glance I thought this was an automaton
Wow 🙆🏽♂️
It’s kind of scary. Maybe just to me..
How do you get in it? Just crawl in?
non english speaker me who don't know the word palanquin thought that palanquin is the doll when i saw the trumbnail -_-
I'm 5'2 tall and is slim I'm petite I like how i would fit in there i actually like being small lol🤭♡︎
I’d require some wheels on my box just in case I didn’t approve of my match I’d roll myself out of there lol
Nine circles to represent the planets?... When is this from?
The sun and moon were considered planets by many cultures
So 2 plus the 7 planets we in know that are visible to the human eye
SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A MODERN VERSION OF ONE AND LET ME RIDE IN ITTTT
Hermione: It's _/eh-doh/_ not _/eee-doh/_
A pangolin? Nuh-uh, I don’t mess with them. Not after last year…
哇，好漂亮，家紋是德川家的吧……
How old is the item? When did Hosakawa gain the crest of the nine planets? How would they have known about 9 Planets in medieval Japan?
I think they just made that part up.
It probably had completely different meaning.
Edo period is not medieval, it's 1603-1868.
I googled a bit on the mon, and I think this particular kamon (crest) shape could be Hindu in origin, and came to Japan as an idea through Heian Buddhism, cf. ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B9%9D%E6%9B%9C#%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF.
How did it get to Britain?
Magic
What is a palanquin? All I can think of is...it's a wedding cage like in Borat.
maybe clean the mannequin at least?
Have you seen the chin?
Pah-lehn-KEEN not pah-lehn-QUEEN
Imagine pulling up to school in a that
That would make a great dog bed.
Yeah, but the sound system...
My knees will fucking kill me