This antique ceremonial uchikake, crafted from dark, heavy shusu (satin) silk, potentially designated for a funeral, boasts five couched embroidered mon. Its remarkable lining resembles a brocade-like damask. The piece is in excellent condition, measuring 49 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 60 inches in height (124 cm x 152 cm).

This artwork is featured on pages 400-401 of Ceremonial Textiles of Japan, 18th to 20th Centuries. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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