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Kimono fragment
Fragment of robe (kosode)
Kimono fragment
Japanese
Momoyama or Edo period
early 17th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk plain-weave, cap and tie resist-dyed (kanoko shibori, tsujigahana), embroidered (shishû)
Dimensions
107.0 x 51.1 cm (42 1/8 x 20 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number35.1940
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFragment of robe (kosode) with design of flower baskets in reddish-orange and dark brown, created by capping and tie-dying (kanoko shibori) with flowers and pheasant feathers in orange, green and blue silk embroidery (shishû) on a natural ecru plain-weave silk ground.
ProvenanceGift to the MFA on December 5, 1935