Kimono with Phoenix Birds and Flowers
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk satin damask; gold and silk thread; silver
DimensionsOverall (width: across shoulders to the end of sleeves): 162 x 124 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Yoshi Audain and Mrs. Suzuki
Object numberSC1056
DescriptionWhite damask stage kimono with large scale dramatic embroidered decoration: peonies in deep fuchsia red, phoenix birds in blue and gold, paulonia leaves in green and chartreuse with blue flowers; orange cherry blossoms. Partial lining in pink damask with square motifs in gold leaf. Long sleevesStatus
Not on view1860 - 1890