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Kimono

1840-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The combination of delicate embroidery and dark blue satin fabric give this kimono a striking, lustrous appearance. This kimono has a design of ducks on rippling water among flowers. Paired ducks are a symbol of marital harmony, so this kimono may have been part of a wedding trousseau.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Satin silk (<i>shu</i>), with embroidery in silk and metallic thread
Brief description
Kimono, satin silk embroidered with ducks and flowers, Japan, Edo period, 1840-1870
Physical description
Kimono with decoration of ducks on rippling water among irises and pinks.
Dimensions
  • Length: 164cm
  • Width: 121cm
Style
Credit line
Given by T.B. Clarke-Thornhill
Object history
Registered File number 1973/946.
Subjects depicted
Summary
The combination of delicate embroidery and dark blue satin fabric give this kimono a striking, lustrous appearance. This kimono has a design of ducks on rippling water among flowers. Paired ducks are a symbol of marital harmony, so this kimono may have been part of a wedding trousseau.
Bibliographic reference
Jackson, Anna. Japanese textiles. London: V&A Publications, 2000, Plate 123.
Collection
Accession number
T.79-1927

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Record createdFebruary 22, 2004
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