Kimono
Date
Second quarter 20th century
Size
127 x 149 cms (50 x 58¾ ins)
Materials
Silk plain weave
Technique
Stencilled warp and weft
Condition
Some colour run on left sleeve, relined, red silk lining inside sleeves
Motif
peacocks, kujaku
Large, dramatically coloured kujaku peacocks move diagonally across this kimono. The degree of shading and detail in this piece are exceptional. In Japan kujaku are associated with Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
662
