This boy's silk miyamairi kimono, crafted for a ceremonial Shinto shrine blessing, features a depiction of Kashiwade no Hanoshi confronting a tiger on the garment's back. The artwork involves yuzen-dyeing, painting, loose couching embroidery, and exhibits small stains. The inner lining shows numerous patina stains. Measuring 34 inches (86 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 42 inches (107 cm) in height.

The design highlights the rare theme of the courageous samurai, Kashiwade no Hanoshi, engaging in a battle with a tiger. Legend recounts his encounter in Korea, where the tiger tragically claims his daughter. This leads to a gripping confrontation in a bamboo grove, embodying bravery and honor. This historical tale, popular between 1830 and 1850, was immortalized in various woodblock prints, notably by the renowned artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi.