This impressive uchikake (outer robe) was designed as a costume for a Bunraku puppet and dates to the Taisho period (1912–1926). Standing 50 inches tall (127 cm) with a sleeve-to-sleeve width of 38 inches (96.5 cm), this garment is notable for its substantial, near-human scale. Its larger size identifies it as part of the theatrical tradition from the Awaji region, where puppets were typically larger than those used in Osaka. The robe is in very good condition and is constructed from elaborate appliqués mounted on sections of a late Meiji or early Taisho kimono.

The costume features a dense, multi-layered composition of auspicious symbols against a dark ground. The design is dominated by large circular mon (family crests) featuring a three-leaf motif, surrounded by a lush landscape of green and gold pine branches (matsu), bamboo, and blossoming flowers. Near the hem, a white mist effect gives way to beautifully rendered chrysanthemums and stylized waves. In Bunraku theater, these costumes are meticulously maintained by a costume master and lined with cotton to ensure the puppet retains a soft, lifelike appearance during performances.

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