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Taisho Yuzen Uchikake

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detail of blossoms and temple, closer full, back opened full, back closed detail of red rinzu (damask) inner lining detail of flower garland, closer 3 detail of flower garland, closer 2 detail of flower garland, closer 1 detail of blossoms and temple detail of cranes heads detail of cranes wing detail blossoms full, front opened full, front closed detail of crane head, closer detail of flower garlands

Japan Taisho era (1912-1926) $6,500.00 This stunning silk wedding gown was obviously created by a master yuzen artist of the day. The color range is unusually broad. Patterning techniques include profuse yuzen resist-dye work with much metallic couching outlining, metal thread embroidery and brush-painted highlights. Red rinzu silk inner lining. Excellent condition. 49” from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 66” height 1677 Contact us about this textile