A dark olive background is the canvas for the artist's picture of an old castle in shades of muted olive.
A high stone wall flanks a watch tower of an old castle, surrounded by a moat. Two small merchant boats are in the foreground, carrying a load of rice. Olive green rolling hills are in the distance with bamboo and a large water wheel in the foreground, setting a familiar Japanese scene.
This black haori would complete an outfit for a gentleman of fine taste.
Item #
J05080002
Country
Japan
Type
Men's Kimono-jacket (Haori)
Age
Mid 20th c.
Technique
Weave
Material
Main body: Silk
Lining: Silk
Condition
The outer fabric is lightly worn through at the bottom corner of sleeves and front right shoulder and is strengthened by small hand stitches. Otherwise condition is very good.
Texture
Medium weight haori with pleasantly dry creped body.