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An informal kimono for a woman | Showa period, 20th century

Lot Closed

September 11, 11:54 AM GMT

Estimate

700 - 900 GBP

Lot Details

Description

An informal kimono for a woman 

Showa period, 20th century 


the long-sleeved robe in plain purple silk weave, decorated in stencil dye (kata-yuzen) with chrysanthemums and bamboo above waters, the spray rising as mist among the foliage, the reverse emblazoned with mokko tomoe mon ['comma' shapes within stylised melon crests]


Please note that the lot is sold without the display stand. For the kimono stand, see Lot 1100.