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Kimono with Design of Lilies, Chinese Bellflowers, and Pinks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a light beige kimono with a subtle diagonal striped pattern. The kimono is displayed on a flat surface, spread out to show its full design. It has a wide, short sleeve and a long body that flares out slightly at the bottom. The kimono features embroidered floral designs on the lower front sections. The floral designs depict lilies, Chinese bellflowers, and pink flowers in white, blue, and green thread on the lower sections. The background of the image is gray. The title of the kimono is "Kimono with Design of Lilies, Chinese Bellflowers, and Pinks".

Artwork details

Date:
second quarter of the 20th century
Medium:
Figured crepe silk with woven diagonal fret pattern; hand-painted with gold accents, embroidered crest
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 625 px
Museum record:
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