Kimono (homongi)
Kohakushi Kumagai
(Japanese, 1917–1985)
1980s
Object PlaceTokyo, Japan
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave, printed with cherry blossom and zelkovia leaves using rubbing (surizome) technique; gold leaf imprint
DimensionsOverall: 165.1 x 132.1 cm (65 x 52 in.)
Other (Collar): 11.4cm (4 1/2in.)
Other (cb overall): 167.6cm (66in.)
Other (Collar): 11.4cm (4 1/2in.)
Other (cb overall): 167.6cm (66in.)
Credit LineGift of the Society for the Advancement of Fine Arts, Tokyo, Japan
Accession number1984.556
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift to MFA on October 15, 1984about 1850
Kajikawa School
mid-18th century
18th century
1755–60
late 18th–early 19th century