This silk miyamairi kimono features a striking composition where figures are depicted against an elegant gold lattice screen pattern that creates a luxurious backdrop across the sleeves. The artistic treatment reflects the influence of the Rimpa school's decorative aesthetic, with its emphasis on bold patterns, gold backgrounds, and stylized natural forms that flatten the pictorial space into ornamental designs.

The narrative scenes likely depicting Momotaro (the legendary Peach Boy) and a female figure demonstrate the continued importance of folkloric themes in Japanese decorative arts of this period. The figures are rendered in the classical Japanese painting tradition, with clean lines, minimal shading, and expressive facial features that echo ukiyo-e woodblock print aesthetics. The yuzen dyeing technique creates smooth color gradations and precise detail work, while the freehand painting adds spontaneous artistic touches that prevent the design from appearing overly mechanical.

The gold foil outlining and embroidered highlights add textural richness that elevates the garment beyond mere clothing into a work of applied art.

Additionally, it includes an inner white juban. Measuring 33 inches (84 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at a height of 43 inches (109 cm).

This artwork is featured on pages 228-229 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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