Accession Number
2013/2.488

Title
Kimono

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
silk, brocade

Dimensions
63 in. ( 160.02 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

This kimono contains five kamon (family crests); The number of kamon (family crests) determines the formality of the dress. Garments with itsutsu-mon (five family crests) are the most formal. Garments with mitsumon (three family crests) and hitotsumon (one family crest) are semi-formal.

Physical Description

formal black winter funerary (mofuku) kimono with five kamon (family crests) with a white lining.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
crests (motifs)
funnels
kimonos
mourning cloths
winter