This chirimen rinzu silk jacket displays large, bold fans alongside a textured fabric adorned with 'narihira-bishi' (diamond with droplet) and 'kiri' (paulownia) motifs in an arabesque pattern. Notably, there's some soiling on the front and a small black stain on a grey fan at the back. Measuring about 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 31 inches (79 cm) in height, the jacket boasts a textured fabric and an intricate motif arrangement, despite the mentioned imperfections.

This artwork is featured on page 245 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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