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Kimono (furisode)

Japanese
Edo period
19th century
Object Place: Japan

Medium/Technique Silk satin embroidered with silk and metallic thread
Dimensions Overall: 171.5 x 124.5 cm (67 1/2 CB x 49 in.)
Height including collar 72 1/2", this includes 5" for the collar. The collar is folded in half when exhibited.
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number02.471
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLong-sleeve robe (furisode) with design of floral medicine balls (kusudama) embroidered with blue, green, pink, orange and white silk and couched with gold metallic thread on a dark blue silk satin ground; padded hem and reddish-orange silk lining.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; gift of Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA in 1902