East Asia, Japan, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful woven-silk vest known as a chanchanko that is meant to be worn by a child. The vest features open arm sleeves, a neatly pressed collar along the center fringe, and a pair of tie straps. Presented in hues of purple, yellow, beige, copper, emerald, and sapphire, the vest depicts several cranes and large fish. Also shown are images of Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, patron to fishermen, and symbol of abundance, especially regarding seafood. Included is a hinged resin garment hanger. Size: 12" W x 20.375" H (30.5 cm x 51.8 cm)
Cf. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 2017.138
Provenance: private Monument, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1950s
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Condition
Minor staining to some areas of collar and verso, otherwise intact and very good. Wearable as shown but only for a child or petite adult.