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- Katabira (Summer Kimono) with Imperial Cormorant Fishing Scene in Dyeing and Embroidery on Light Blue Ramie Ground
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Katabira (Summer Kimono) with Imperial Cormorant Fishing Scene in Dyeing and Embroidery on Light Blue Ramie Ground
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- IK376
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Title | Katabira (Summer Kimono) with Imperial Cormorant Fishing Scene in Dyeing and Embroidery on Light Blue Ramie Ground |
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Category | Textiles(I), Textilies |
Country | Japan |
Period | Edo |
Century | 18th |
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Dimensions | Length 169.1cm Center back to sleeve opening 60.3cm |
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What is the meaning of these black cormorants—used for fishing—that fly or swim amidst rushes and boats devoid of fishermen? In fact, this has a hidden literary theme decipherable to educated viewers: the Noh play Ukai (Cormorant Fishing). In the 19th century, such hidden themes (goshodoki) were popular among samurai-class women.
Japan-Edo