This rinzu silk kimono's design centers on doukyo (copper mirror) motifs, ancient symbols of divine wisdom and self-reflection that held particular importance in Shinto practice and imperial regalia. These circular medallions are rendered through the yuzen painting technique and populated with powerful guardian creatures—shishi lions and ryu dragons—whose spiraling manes and serpentine forms create dynamic energy within the contained circular spaces. The mirrors appear to float against the deep black ground, connected by flowing ribbon-like elements in gold, blue, and coral that suggest the cosmic winds or celestial pathways that these mythological beings traverse.

The artistic achievement lies in the masterful layering of techniques and symbolic meanings, where the rinzu damask ground fabric itself incorporates woven mirror motifs that create subtle textural echoes of the painted design above. The shishi lions, traditional guardians against evil spirits, and the dragons, symbols of imperial power and natural forces, transform these mirrors into protective talismans while maintaining the sophisticated aesthetic sensibilities of the Art Deco era in their stylized, almost geometric rendering. The single family mon indicates this kimono's role as formal ceremonial dress, likely worn for significant life events where both protection and status display were essential. The interplay between the woven damask ground, painted yuzen decoration, and embroidered highlights creates a rich textural symphony that would have shimmered and shifted with the wearer's movement, embodying the Japanese aesthetic principle of capturing transient beauty while invoking timeless spiritual protection.

Its measurements are 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 62 inches (157 cm) in height.

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