This antique silk miyamairi kimono showcases unusual yuzen-painted depictions inspired by a renowned Japanese folktale. Measuring 24 inches across the sleeves and standing at 38 inches in height (61 cm x 97 cm), the garment displays images based on the story of Kintaro, a child abandoned near Mount Fuji and raised by Yamauba, a mystical being residing in the Ashigara mountains.

The tale involves Kintaro overseeing wrestling matches between his animal friends, as depicted in various artworks, notably an 1830 Kuniyoshi woodblock print and an October 1890 woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi titled 'Moon of Kintoki's Mountain'. While the central theme of the kimono's artwork aligns closely with Yoshitoshi's print, there are nuanced differences. Notably, the monkey's face on the kimono resembles another animal, possibly a rat, and the scene is set within a forest, distinct from the print's setting.

There's speculation that Yoshitoshi might have been involved in designing the kimono due to the complementary nature of the forest scenery and wrestling match imagery, resonating with his artistic style. Given that Yoshitoshi passed away in 1892, if he contributed to the kimono's design, it would likely have been between 1890 and 1892. Notably, another garment with similar motifs, identified as item 2501, has been observed alongside this one.