Book of Painted Kosode Patterns

Japan

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This book of painted designs for kimono is undated, but the patterns have a stylistic asymmetry that was popular during the second half of the seventeenth century. Each of the two volumes contains fifty designs illustrating the backs of the garments.

The patterns frequently incorporate seasonal motifs.

Book of Painted Kosode Patterns, One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, Japan

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Book of Painted Kosode Patterns, One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, Japan
Book of Painted Kosode Patterns, One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, Japan
Book of Painted Kosode Patterns, One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, Japan
Book of Painted Kosode Patterns, One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, Japan
Book of Painted Kosode Patterns, One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, Japan
Book of Painted Kosode Patterns, One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper, Japan

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