When the Kyoto art dealer Nomura Shojiro (1879-1943) began collecting kosode, the luxurious Japanese robes that served as precursors to today's kimonos, near the end of the nineteenth century, it is doubtful he realized the tremendous impact his…
Woman's Chinese robe with matching two piece vest A: Robe L: 53" W: 72" Appliqued silk satin robe has overlapping front with a diagonal closing on right side. Narrow stand up collar which is square in front long body and long sleeves cut in one with…
Chinese embroidered silk robe with horseshoe cuffs circa 1910 (?) or sometime between 1860 and 1910. Purchased in North America by donor's father/grandfather. Blue background with 8 gold-colored dragons with four claws, eternal knots, bats, and…
