K1517 TAISHO IROTOMESODE, PHOENIX

Price:

£195

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Age:

Taisho Era 1912-1926

Measurements:

Across Shoulders and Sleeves 49 inches
Across Body 23 inches
Length 57 1/2 inches
Length of Sleeve 27 1/2 inches

Condition:

Antique Excellent, a couple of very faint small marks on cream area, not really noticeable without close inspection and one pinhole centre left back (see photo)

Description:

This is a lovely tomesode in maroony purple soft kinsha silk. There are 5 large paulownia Mon present. The pattern at the hem is really beautiful, in subtle colours, phoenix, tsuzumi drum and chrysanthemums with fine embroidered highlights. The design is yuzen dyed and is repeated inside the lower lining, it is a mirror image design, popular in the Taisho Era. The upper lining is thin red raw silk, also popular at the time. A really outstanding collectors item but can also be worn or displayed.

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