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Black silk michiyuki coat with flower and vine design

Japanese

Artwork Details

Black silk michiyuki coat with flower and vine design
circa 1960s-1970s
Japanese
black velvet with gray silk lining
33 7/16 in x 53 1/8 in (85 cm x 135 cm);29 15/16 in x 18 1/8 in x 6 5/16 in (76 cm x 46 cm x 16 cm);18 7/8 in (48 cm)
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.400

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Description

Subject Matter:

Michiyuki may look like kimono, but are a specialized coat typified by square necklines and buttons down the front.

Physical Description:

This michiyuki is made from black velvet and features a subtle flower and vine design (peony karakusa scroll). The inside lining is gray silk. It has small buttons down the front.

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