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This charming silk girl's formal kimono, set against a warm rose-pink rinzu damask ground with a distinctive geometric pattern, possesses a yuzen-painted design that creates a whimsical narrative centered around a decorative flower cart. The cart, rendered in golden tones with intricate basketwork details, overflows with an abundant bouquet of seasonal flowers including peonies, roses, and cherry blossoms.
The scattered individual blossoms across the kimono's surface—ranging from stylized cherry blossoms to more naturalistic roses—demonstrate the period's comfortable integration of diverse cultural influences while maintaining the essential Japanese aesthetic of asymmetrical composition and seasonal awareness. The flower cart motif, with its flowing ribbons and abundant blooms, symbolizes prosperity, celebration, and the joy of childhood, making it particularly appropriate for formal occasions such as weddings or coming-of-age ceremonies. The detail image reveals the sophisticated yuzen technique used to achieve the subtle modeling and dimensional quality of the young figure, whose serene expression and carefully rendered features reflect a high level of craftsmanship.
Measuring approximately 34 inches by 41 inches (86 cm x 104 cm).