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Kimono
Fragment of robe (kosode)
Kimono
Japanese
Edo period, Keicho era
early 17th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk damask, embroidered with silk, tie-resist dyed, stencil-resist dyed
Dimensions
146.4 x 36.6 cm (57 5/8 x 14 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Given in memory of Chie Hirano by her friends
Accession Number40.174
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFragment of kosode of brown silk damask ground with double rows of tie-dye running vertically and horizontally forming squares inside which are stenciled designs in gold leaf of flowers, trees and leaves; some of the squares contain birds, flowers or trees embroidered in green, cream, tan, purple and salmon silk satin stitch.
ProvenanceGift in memory of Chie Hirano by her friends to the MFA