Kimono with a Mythical Hoo Bird

anonymous, c. 1920 - c. 1940

The kimono is one of the iconic garments from Asia. In Japan and elsewhere it is a symbol of the country and its culture. While its basic shape has been the same for centuries, there are many different variations suitable for a specific occasion or the status of its wearer. This colourful example with very wide hanging sleeves (furisode) is for a young unmarried woman.

  • Artwork typekimono
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2009-3-6
  • Dimensionsheight 158 cm x width 130 cm
  • Physical characteristicssilk crêpe, gold leaf

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Kimono with a Mythical Hoo Bird

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2009-3-6

  • Description

    Formele kimono met lange mouwen voor een ongetrouwde jonge vrouw (furisode), op de benedenkant van voor- en achterpand versierd met een witte mythische vogel (hoo), met pauwlonia- en chrysanten-familiewapens (mon) op de mouwen. Roze crêpe zijde (chirimen) met yuzen versiering in wit, rood, blauw, en detaillering in goudfolie. Voering van rode zijde.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1920 - c. 1940

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    silk crêpe, gold leaf

  • Dimensions

    height 158 cm x width 130 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.

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  • Kimono with a Mythical Hoo Bird
  • Kimono with a Mythical Hoo Bird