White wedding kimono
(Shiromuku 白無垢)
(early 20th century)
Medium
silk, cotton, gilt-thread
Measurements
175.2 cm (centre back) 126.0 cm (cuff to cuff)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss E. Brett, 1955
© Public Domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
1544-D4
Department
Asian Art
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