◇ Susumu Takahashi (俳号すゝむ) Noh Performer (Hosho School, Shite-kata), Living National Treasure, Recipient of the Minister of Education Award for Art Disciple of Kyoshi Takahama of Hototogisu Born in Shimotsuma Village, Ibaraki Prefecture Adopted by Yoriharu Takahashi in 1912 and entered the tutelage of Kenzo Kondo in 1914. The following year, he became an apprentice of the 16th generation Kuro Hosho. He made his debut in 1915 in the role of a child in "Kurama Tengu." He performed his first Shite role in "Iwafune" in 1918. He performed "Sotoba Komachi" in 1969. He received the Minister of Education Award for Art in 1977. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class, in 1972. He was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) in 1978. He mastered the profound and steadfast performance style of the Hosho school and was active as a leading figure of the school. He was the best Jiutai (chorus leader) among the five schools. His eldest son is Akira Takahashi, a Shite-kata Noh performer of the Hosho school (recipient of the Japan Art Academy Award and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays). Two days before Kyoshi's death, he and Narinari Abe visited him, and at the request of Kyoshi's wife, he chanted "Kurama Tengu," which his master loved, at Kyoshi's bedside. Born in 1902, died in 1984, age 82. ◇ Where is the chorus gathering, Matsubayashi? - Susumu ◇ This is an old item, so there may be scratches, stains, damage, tears, folds, discoloration, fading, insect damage, etc. Please bid after confirming the images. ◇ Please understand that we have not received a formal appraisal. ◇ The items on display have been collected by the seller over many years and are long-term storage items. They are not new, so please bid only if you are familiar with antiques. ◇ The readings may not be accurate, so please use them as a reference only and correct them if there are any errors.