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Over Robe (Uchikake) with Foliage-Scroll and Lotus Patterns

mid- 19th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
This uchikake has an overall repeating pattern of light blue foliage scrolls (karakusa) and stylized lotus motifs on a natural ecru ground decorated with a key-fret pattern. The reddish-orange (benibana) silk crepe lining is visible along the outer hem.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 生成地唐草蓮華模様打掛
  • Title: Over Robe (Uchikake) with Foliage-Scroll and Lotus Patterns
  • Period: Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
  • Date: mid- 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Silk lampas, gilt paper strips
  • Dimensions: 68 × 49 in. (172.7 × 124.5 cm)
  • Classification: Costumes
  • Credit Line: Lent by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
Over Robe (Uchikake) with Foliage-Scroll and Lotus Patterns - Japan - Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art