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This silk uchikake features an expansive series of wave motifs interspersed with delicately yuzen-painted small leaves. Extensive metallic-gold couching, alongside silk-embroidered highlights, embellish the design. The inner lining is safflower-dyed using the rinzu (damask) technique.
Measuring around 49 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 63 inches in height, this uchikake stands out as a unique piece. Its distinctive artwork hasn't been commonly seen in private or institutional collections. While most 19th-century uchikake were traditionally worn by brides, this particular piece, with its serious tone and motifs, doesn't suggest a wedding purpose. The refined nature of the artwork also sets it apart from the bolder motifs typically found in theatrical uchikake.