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Image Not Available for Summer Kimono
Summer Kimono
Image Not Available for Summer Kimono

Summer Kimono

Date1950's - 1970's
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk
DimensionsOverall: 124.5 x 155 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Fumi Suzuki
Object numberSC1135
Descriptiona Homongi type kimono (for banquets and parties made of Yuzen dyed dusty rose silk. The design motif of kimono is on the skirt and shoulder sleeve areas only. The motif of the white ghostly silhouette of water birds emerging from the waves and spraying water droplets indeed gives a cooling effect to the viewer. The crepe has a tiny overall woven pattern that shimmers under the light.
Status
Not on view