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Boy's Ceremonial Kimono with Bonsai and Ikebanalate Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century

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Japanese kimono displayed on a mount, silk with a gradient from powder blue at the shoulders to ivory at the hem, decorated with painted pine and flowering branches along the lower panels, eggplant-purple border trim
Silk kimono displayed flat with arms extended, pale blue ground shading to white at the hem, embroidered with bonsai trees on stands, flower arrangements, and potted plants at the lower portion, with small circular mon crests at the shoulders
Title
Boy's Ceremonial Kimono with Bonsai and Ikebana
Place Made
Japan, Kyōto
Date Made
late Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
Medium
Silk plain weave, hand painted with ink and colors
Dimensions
Center back length: 47 1/8 in. (119.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of B. Rich
Accession Number
M.2021.232.95
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles