Title
- Part of a set. Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), scattered pattern (chirashi monyō 散らし文様): roses(?) and butterflies
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Measurements
- height: 24.2 cm
- width: 40.8 cm
- 1 Muster - height: 13.4 cm
- 1 Muster - width: 34.5 cm
Inventory number
- OR 3925-2874
Acquisition
- assumption , 1907
Department
- Asia Collection
Description
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"Dyed ground" (jizomari 地染). Striped plant motif.
The butterflies (chō 蝶), which undergo unusual shape change during their lives, are considered a symbol of immortality. Since it is said that butterflies spend their entire lives with the same partner, they also represent marital harmony, so they are often used as motifs on wedding kimonos.
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stencil (katagami 型紙), Part of a set. Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), scattered pattern (chirashi monyō 散らし文様): roses(?) and butterflies, Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. OR 3925-2874
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Last update
- 31.08.2026