This silk boy's ceremonial kimono, worn during an age celebration at a Shinto Shrine, features a central motif depicting a courageous tiger, alongside sasa (bamboo grass) and sparrow motifs. These designs were crafted using sumi e and yuzen-painting techniques, accentuated with embroidered highlights. It measures approximately 28 inches (71 cm) along the shoulders and stands at about 37 inches (94 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on pages 272-275 of Ceremonial Textiles of Japan, 18th to 20th Centuries. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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