Japan

Uchikake (Over Kimono)

late Edo (1789–1868)/Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century

Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk in satin, single satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching, and Chinese knots; painted with gold; lined with red silk (chirimen), crepe; dyed with beni, safflower

194.2 × 126.7 cm (76.5 × 49.9 in)