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The motif-–bridge, sandy shoreline along stream, cherry blossoms, and pine-–was elaborately handpainted with the rice-paste resist technique (yuzen), and stencil-printed with the kata-yuzen technique. All is generously embellished with silk and gold couched embroidery, and gold and silver leaf gilding (real gold and silver!). It dates from the Taisho period (1912-1926), and is clean and in excellent condition. Only a small section of the lining seams, along the front lapel and the bottom hem of the sleeve, are coming loose.

The motif on this kimono, nearly identical to a 1700s kimono in a famous collection in Japan (Nomura Coll.), is said to represent the Chinese legendary Mt. Horai, the sacred mountain-island where the Immortals dwell.

Measurements
Length: 64.5 in. (162.5 cm)
Sleeve-to-sleeve 50.5 in. (128.4cm)
Sleeve length: 42.5 in. (108 cm)

THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Shipping, insurance, and packing/handling for this item is an additional $18 to any destination in the United States.
I will combine shipping for multiple purchases.
International buyers: Please email me for shipping cost.
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