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Unknown Maker, Japanese

Katabira (unlined summer kosode)

Maker

Unknown Maker, Japanese

Culture

Japanese, Edo

Title

Katabira (unlined summer kosode)

Year

1750/1850

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

cotton

Geography

Place Made: Japan

Dimensions

137.2 x 55.9 cm (54 x 22 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson

Object Number

82.308.15

Type

Exhibition History

Nuance in Nature
Birds and Flowers in Japanese Textile Design
Feb 16, 2007 – Jul 08, 2007

Label copy

The combination of motifs and composition move beyond traditional nature scenes. Iris, wisteria, chrysanthemum, clematis, wave and cloud patterns, and crests containing the Chinese flower symbol are packed into this composition. The different flowers are clearly understood, and the combination of iris and wisteria in and of themselves marks this as a kimono for summer wear.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Japanese
Katabira (unlined summer kosode), 1750/1850
Asa (likely ramie), metallic-wrapped yarn, silk, ink; plain weave, embroidery, stenciled imitation tie-dying (kata kanoko), freehand painted
137.2 x 55.9 cm (54 x 22 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson 82.308.15

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