Kosode fragment (one of two)
early 17th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueSilk damask (rinzu); tie resist-dyed (kanoko shibori), embroidered (shishû), couched (koma nui), applied gold leaf (surihaku)
DimensionsOverall: 94 x 19.1 cm (37 x 7 1/2 in.)
framed, one long side extends under mat for approximately 1/2", the other long side as well as the top and bottom are not accessible. Measurement of panel "b" is therefore an estimate.
framed, one long side extends under mat for approximately 1/2", the other long side as well as the top and bottom are not accessible. Measurement of panel "b" is therefore an estimate.
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number35.1943b
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ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.
early 17th century
mid-17th century
mid-17th century
18th century
late 19th century, made from 17th century fabric
early 17th century
early 17th century
late 17th century
1720–30
19th century
18th century
19th century