Book of Painted Kosode Patterns

second half 17th century

Not on view

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.

Artwork Details

極彩色雛形本
Title: Book of Painted Kosode Patterns
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: second half 17th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: One of a set of two hand-painted albums; ink, color, gold, and silver on paper
Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 9 1/16 in. (31.5 x 23 cm)
Classification: Illustrated Books
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2004
Object Number: 2004.407.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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