Fisherman's Celebratory Robe (Maiwai)
This fisherman's ceremonial robe is adorned with written characters that mean "ten thousand" and "celebration." The motifs and vivid colors express the intended festive use of the garment. A crane, which symbolizes good luck, descends towards the horizon holding a banner with the celebration character; folding fans, which are also symbols of a prosperous and happy fortune, bear the name of a ship and the word tairyo, meaning great fish catch.
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
Geography:
Made in Boso Peninsula, Japan, Asia
Period:
Meiji Period (1868-1912), Date:
Late 19th centuryMedium:
Dip-dyed cotton with rice-paste resist, stencil, cone drawing, and painted decorationDimensions:
Center Back Length: 53 inches (134.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1996-107-4Credit Line:
Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1996
Made in Boso Peninsula, Japan, Asia
Period:
Meiji Period (1868-1912), Date:
Late 19th centuryMedium:
Dip-dyed cotton with rice-paste resist, stencil, cone drawing, and painted decorationDimensions:
Center Back Length: 53 inches (134.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1996-107-4Credit Line:
Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1996
