Japanese Uchikake
Meiji Period, 1870s.

Yuzen dyeing and sumi-e hand painting; tiny gold embroidered accents. Five butterfly crests (mon). This rare and truly stunning early kimono, with excellent painting, is in superb condition. The painting around the hem continues in nearly identical form across all of the lining inside.  49½" across the shoulders; 64"long.   SALE: $1650

K-7625