Kosode (Kimono) Fragment with Pine Branches, Cherry Blossoms, and Geometric Abstracted Tortoise Shell Pattern

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Kosode (Kimono) Fragment with Pine Branches, Cherry Blossoms, and Geometric Abstracted Tortoise Shell Pattern

Japan, Edo period( 1615-1868), 18th century
Textiles
Silk figured satin (rinzu), stenciled imitation tie-dyed (kata kanoko shibori), silk-and gilt-paper-wrapped silk embroidery
29 × 12 3/4 in. (73.66 × 32.39 cm)
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury (M.39.2.302)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Maeder, Edward.  600 Years of Embroidery from the Permanent Collection: 1380-1980.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1982.