Fragment of Summer Kosode (Katabira)
A pattern of spring plants appears on this fragment of a robe meant for Japan's hot summers. The linenlike asa cloth is very cooling physically, and the pattern of plants associated with the freshness of spring must have had a similar psychological effect.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of Summer Kosode (Katabira)
- Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
- Date: late 17th–mid-18th century
- Culture: Japan
- Medium: Ground of white bast fiber (asa)
- Dimensions: H. 37 3/8 in. (95 cm); W. 12 11/16 in. (32.2 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Dyed
- Credit Line: Purchase, Roy R. and Marie S. Neuberger Foundation Inc. and several members of The Chairman's Council Gifts, 2000 Benefit Fund, and funds from various donors, 2001
- Object Number: 2001.428.27
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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