Uchikake (Over Kimono)

Japan, late Edo (1789–1868)/Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century

A work made of silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk in satin, single satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching, and chinese knots; painted with gold; lined with red silk (chirimen),… · description from the collection

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Artist: Japan ¹
Date: late Edo (1789–1868)/Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century ¹
Medium: Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk in satin, single satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching, and Chinese knots; painted with gold; lined with red silk (chirimen), crepe; dyed with beni, safflower ¹
Original: 500 × 768 px ¹
License: Public domain (Art Institute of Chicago)
Credit: Art Institute of Chicago, Anonymous gift

Object record, Art Institute of Chicago

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