Fragment of robe (kosode)
second half of the 18th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain-weave crepe (chirimen), resist-dyed, embroidered (shishû) with silk, couched (koma nui) with gold-wrapped thread
Dimensions27.8 x 49.2 cm (10 15/16 x 19 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Yamanaka & Company
Accession number35.1959
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
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ProvenanceGift of Yamanaka & Co., Boston to the MFA on December 5, 1935
18th century
mid-19th century
late 19th century
Late 19th century
late 19th century
19th century
late 19th century
late 19th century
late 19th century
late 19th century
late 19th century
late 19th century