This particular summer ro sheer silk 'miyamairi' boys' christening kimono measures 35 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 38 inches in height (89 cm x 97 cm). It is hand-painted and includes several embroidery highlights, depicting a three-clawed dragon holding a tide-compelling jewel in its right claw.

In Japanese culture, dragons are revered as protectors of the Buddhist and Shinto faiths, closely associated with elements like rain, the sea, and thunder. Dragons are symbolic creatures believed to offer protection from fire due to their ability to inhabit both air and water.

Traditionally, dragons in Japanese art are not fully revealed, often depicted in a way that conceals parts of their body with swirling clouds or storm waves. Their terrifying form is said to be so awe-inspiring that it is believed "no mortal may look upon its entire body and live."

The depiction of the dragon on this kimono clutching the tide-compelling jewel is a representation often associated with Buddhist teachings. The jewel, known as 'tama,' holds immense significance in Buddhist religion, symbolizing omnipotence through asceticism and believed to possess the power to grant all wishes. Initially flaming, the jewel transforms, liquefies, and crystallizes into a radiant, luminous sphere, symbolizing the origin of our planet, Earth. This intricate portrayal of the crystallized golden-yellow jewel is vividly depicted on this kimono.