Piece from a Kosode with Fans and Cherry Blossoms

Tan rectangular piece with wavy lines, diagonal stripes in black and white checkered pattern. The piece features a repeating pattern of fans and cherry blossoms. Three brown and gold fans are prominently displayed, overlapping and interspersed among pink and white cherry blossoms with yellow centers and brown leaves. The background of the piece is a tan color with a subtle texture. The piece has a beige border around it. The title of the piece is "Piece from a Kosode with Fans and Cherry Blossoms".

Artwork details

Date:: late 17th–first half of the 18th century
Medium:: Shibori-dyed silk satin damask (rinzu) embroidered with silk and metallic thread
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 315 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original