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Kimono (uchikake)
Japanese
Meiji era
Late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk plain-weave ground with both silk embroidery and discontinuous silk patterning wefts; silk interlocking tapestry weave
Dimensions
Overall: 174 x 122.6 cm (68 1/2 x 48 1/4 in.)
Length including 5 1/16" collar = 73 9/16
The collar will be folded in half for exhibition.
Length including 5 1/16" collar = 73 9/16
The collar will be folded in half for exhibition.
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number24.86
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong-sleeve outer robe (uchikake) divided by a zigzag line (matsukawabishi pattern) into blue and red iridescent silk on the top portion of the robe and reddish-orange along the lower portion and bottom of sleeves, which are embroidered and woven with chrysanthemums (kiku); five crests (mon) similar to those of the Honda family; red plain-weave silk lining and padded hem.
ProvenanceWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection; gift of William Sturgis Bigelow to the MFA in 1924