The artwork on this mid-20th-century boy's miyamairi kimono, designed for Shinto shrine dedication rituals, depicts a dynamic aquatic scene rendered with exquisite craftsmanship using yuzen resist dyeing for vibrant color gradients, sumi-e ink wash techniques for fluid shading, gold foil outlining to accentuate forms, and both simple and sagara embroidery for textured details. The composition centers on a majestic leaping carp, or koi, surging upward through stylized turquoise and white waves that evoke crashing foam and mist, symbolizing perseverance, strength, and transformation in Japanese culture—drawing from the legend of the carp ascending a waterfall to become a dragon, often associated with boys' growth and success, particularly resonant for Children's Day festivals. Accompanying the carp are elegant white cranes in flight, their wings outstretched against the black upper panels, embodying longevity, good fortune, and marital fidelity in traditional symbolism, while the overall design divides the garment into a stark black top half adorned with three circular family crests (mon) and a lighter lower section, creating a sense of dramatic ascent and balance. This piece evokes the aesthetic principles of the Rinpa school, a Japanese art movement from the Edo period emphasizing bold, decorative motifs and natural elegance with gold accents, blended with ukiyo-e influences in its wave patterns reminiscent of Hokusai's iconic "Great Wave," though adapted here in a post-war context for ceremonial childrenswear that fuses historical motifs with modern textile artistry.

Its measurements span 34 inches (86 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stand at 41 inches (104 cm) in height.

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