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Woman's Kimono (kosode) with Carp and WaterfallEdo period (1615-1868), 18th century

Not on view
Japanese silk kimono displayed on a stand, mauve-purple with pinstriped sleeves, embroidered lower body depicting gold waves, koi fish, and tall trees in green and gold
Silk kimono in muted purple with vertical stripe weave, displayed flat on a stand. Lower half decorated with embroidered scene of figures amid swirling gold waves, bamboo, and flowering trees. Three small circular family crests on upper body.
Title
Woman's Kimono (kosode) with Carp and Waterfall
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Medium
Silk plain weave with silk and gilt-paper-wrapped-silk-thread embroidery
Dimensions
Center back length (excluding collar): 59 in. (149.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of B. Rich
Accession Number
M.2021.232.68
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles