Japanese Uchikake Late Edo or Early Meiji period, 1850s or 1860s.  Silk brocade wedding kimono with peacock motif. Benibana red chirimen silk crepe lining and padded hem. 49"across shoulders; 59½"long. Unfortunately, photos do not capture the rich, deep, lustrous blue green silk satin and the variety of golds, greens, and yellow greens in the brocading yarns.  The piece is in virtually perfect condition.   $2400 K-4303  Full back view below               Large detail photo               Large full view photo, back               Large full view photo, front	MARLA MALLETT Collectors' Page - 1 HOME How to Order