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This rinzu silk kimono showcases an exquisite autumn scene rendered through silkscreening with metallic couching accents, featuring stylized maple leaves (momiji), chrysanthemums, flowing water motifs, and distinctive woven bamboo baskets against a rich burgundy ground. The underlying damask weave creates a subtle sayagata pattern—an interlocking geometric design that adds textural depth and visual complexity to the silk surface.
The seasonal imagery carries profound cultural resonance, with maple leaves symbolizing the transient beauty of autumn and the philosophical concept of mono no aware, while chrysanthemums represent longevity and imperial dignity. The bamboo baskets, rendered with meticulous attention to their woven structure, evoke rustic elegance and connection to nature—themes central to Japanese aesthetic philosophy. The composition reflects the influence of the Rinpa school's decorative style, with its characteristic asymmetrical arrangements and bold use of negative space, while the metallic couching technique adds luminous highlights that catch and reflect light. The single mon (family crest) on the back indicates this was likely a formal garment for special occasions.
The measurements are 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 63 inches (160 cm) in height.