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Collections

Katabira (Kimono) Fragment with Aquatic Plant and Deconstructed RaftEdo period (1615-1868), late 18th-early 19th century

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Vertical textile panel in pale silver-gray with embroidered coral and gold botanical sprigs and diagonal lattice-patterned ribbon bands with coral-pink accents
Fragment of pale grey silk textile with painted and gilt decoration; diagonal ribbon-like bands with gold grid pattern cross the surface, interspersed with small orange and gold stylized flowers on curved green stems.
Title
Katabira (Kimono) Fragment with Aquatic Plant and Deconstructed Raft
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th-early 19th century
Medium
Ramie (choma) plain weavem stenciled imitation tie-dyed (kata kanoko shibori), with silk- and gilt-paper-wrapped-silk-thread embroidery
Dimensions
36 1/2 x 12 7/8 in. (92.71 x 32.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury
Accession Number
M.39.2.255
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles