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Boys Ceremonial Kimono

Boys Ceremonial Kimono
Japan
Taisho (1912-1927)
$1,500.00

A fine silk antique miyamairi kimono, one utilized to drape over a one-month old baby boy during rite of passage at a Shinto Shrine. This example features yuzen-dyed motifs of kintaro (folklore boy superhero) catching a giant carp. Very good condition, with patina spots on front and inner lining, and a section of loose couching embroidery. 33" from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 39" height.

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