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Fragment of robe (kosode)
Fragment of robe (kosode)

Fragment of robe (kosode)

early 18th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueSilk damask (rinzu), embroidered with silk (shishû), couched with gold-wrapped thread (koma nui)
Dimensions30.8 x 50.8 cm (12 1/8 x 20 in.)
Credit LineGift of Yamanaka & Company
Accession number35.1955
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift of Yamanak & Co., Boston to the MFA on December 5, 1935
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