Fragment of robe (kosode)

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Fragment of robe (kosode)

Kimono

Japanese

Edo period

18th century

Object Place: Japan

Medium/Technique Silk damask (rinzu), tie-resist dyed (kanoko shibori), couched gold-wrapped thread (koma-nui)

Dimensions Height x width: 46 5/8 x 38 1/16 in. (118.4 x 96.7 cm)

Credit Line Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt—Charles Bain Hoyt Collection

Accession Number50.1500

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFragment of robe (kosode?) with design of a billowing curtains in blue, brown and tan with dot pattern created by the tie-dye process (kanoko shibori) and accented with couched gold metallic thread on a white silk damask ground with woven interlocking key pattern (sayagata). Mounted on a panel.

ProvenanceBequest of Charles Bain Hoyt; gift to the MFA on May 11, 1950