Kimono

anonymous, 1910 - 1930

The decoration of this kimono was all painted by hand. First, the outlines were applied with rice paste, after which the shapes were painted in. the paste was then washed out, leaving a white line. Other details were added in silver and gold foil and embroidery with red lacquered paper.

  • Artwork typekimono
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2009-3-3
  • Dimensionsheight 158 cm x width 127 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Furisode with a Myriad of Flying Cranes
    • Kimono

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2009-3-3

  • Description

    Formele kimono met lange mouwen voor een ongetrouwde jonge vrouw (furisode), over het hele vlak versierd met meer dan tweehonderd vliegende kraanvogels. Zwarte crêpe zijde (chirimen) met yuzen versiering in wit, rood en grijstinten, met detaillering in goudfolie. Voering van rode zijde. Enkel familiewapen (mon) van bamboe.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    1910 - 1930

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 158 cm x width 127 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Jan Dees & René van der Star

  • Acquisition

    gift 2009-06-16

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Menno Fitski, 'Een schenking van formaat', Aziatische Kunst 39 (2009) nr. 3, p. 34-38.

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