Kimono-Shaped Coverlet (Yogi) with Lobster and Crest

Dark green kimono-shaped coverlet with short sleeves. A large blue circle dominates the top center, containing a design of blue rounded shapes. Below the circle, a lobster-like crustacean with orange body and legs is prominently displayed. The lobster is surrounded by beige rope-like designs, blue and white leaves, and a blue and white shell. The coverlet hangs from a light-colored wooden rod.

Artwork details

Date:: mid-19th century
Medium:: Plain-weave cotton, resist-dyed and painted with dyes and pigments (tsutsugaki)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 500 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original