Kimono for an Unmarried Woman

anonymous, 1905 - 1920

In the years 1900-1920, a time of economic growth and optimism, large exuberant motifs were popular in Japan. Stylized forms and planes of solid colour were also widely used. The traditional decoration of large pine branches is probably derived from Japanese painting.

  • Artwork typekimono
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2009-3-2
  • Dimensionsheight 131 cm x width 168 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Kimono for an Unmarried Woman

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2009-3-2

  • Description

    Formele kimono met lange mouwen voor een ongetrouwde jonge vrouw (furisode), over het hele vlak versierd met grote gestileerde pijnboomtakken. Zwarte crêpe zijde (chirimen) met yuzen versiering in rood, geel, wit en groen, met detaillering in goudfolie. Voering van rode en witte zijde. Vijf familiewapens (mon) van vlinders.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    1905 - 1920

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 131 cm x width 168 cm

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, afb. 1. [als AK-RAK-2009-4]

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