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Circa 1870 Meiji Period Handwoven Silk Five Crested Miyamairi Infant Kimono

Item Details

A boys’ circa 1870 Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese handwoven silk ceremonial five crested miyamairi infant kimono. This black kimono depicts a sumi-e ink painting style design of tsuru (crane) and matsu (pine), rendered in black, grey, red and turquoise to a white background with embroidered accents throughout. The design is featured to the center front and back and to the ends of the front-tie sashes. The arms and interior are lined in royal blue silk.

Condition

- some discoloration to white silk, spotted staining to interior lining.

Dimensions

8.0" W x 3.0" H x 10.0" D

- measured folded for shipping
- 33" wingspan, 21" sleeve length, 14.25" bust, 38.75" full length

Item #

18BOS180-001

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