This exquisite satin silk uchikake showcases intricate yuzen-painting, satin-stitch, metallic-thread couching embroidery, and sumi e brush-painting. It displays five family crests (mon) and spans 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, standing at a height of 60 inches (152 cm).

This artwork is featured on pages 352-353 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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