This meisen silk kimono displays horizontal stripes and "kikko" (tortoise-shell) motifs. There are some patina spots on the inside lining, though they remain hidden when the kimono is worn or displayed. Its measurements are approximately 49 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 56 inches in height, or about 124 centimeters by 142 centimeters.

This artwork is featured on page 375 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

The piece is also featured on page 47 of the July-August 2019 edition of Arts of Asia.

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