This large chirimen silk wedding kurofurisode showcases a sublime portrayal of elegant flying cranes soaring over a frothy, rock-battered sea edge. The artwork combines yuzen-painting, sumi-e painting, and embroidery highlights. Notably, it features masterful 'bokashi' (graduated shading) between the dark background and the vibrant coastal scene. Additionally, it displays five family crests (mon). Its dimensions are 51 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 68 inches in height.

This artwork is featured on page 99 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 138 of the July-August 2017 edition of Arts of Asia.

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