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Uchikake (Formal Kimono) with Headdresses on Diamond Lattices and Floral Bouquets (Provenance: Inaba Clan of the Yodo Domain)

Museum No.
IK834-2
三重襷冠花束文様打掛(紅綸子地 絞・繡) Image

This robe is of a type used by high-ranking samurai women in the early to mid-19th century. It would be worn unbelted and trailing over an under-kimono for the New Year or other formal occasions. These were always made in white, red, or black. This example is especially rare for its known provenance.

Japan-Edo

Title Uchikake (Formal Kimono) with Headdresses on Diamond Lattices and Floral Bouquets (Provenance: Inaba Clan of the Yodo Domain)
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Category Textiles(I)
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
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Materials Silk damask with tie-dyeing and embroidery
Dimensions Length 161.5cm Center back to sleeve opening 61.5cm Helmet height 45cm
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