This summer 'ro' silk cap, part of a set with item 2680a, measures 21 inches by 12 inches (53 cm x 30 cm). It's an exceptionally rare find as caps of this type were seldom made or preserved. Despite minor staining, it's in very good condition.

This artwork is featured on pages 406-407 of Ceremonial Textiles of Japan, 18th to 20th Centuries. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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