This silk meisen kimono displays tree branch motifs set against a pink background, characteristic of its light canvas-like meisen silk. It does have minor staining and measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, standing at a height of 58 inches (147 cm).

This artwork is featured on page 217 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

The piece is also featured on page 139 of the July-August 2017 edition of Arts of Asia.

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