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Rare 1930 Olympic Sports Kimono Fine Condition

Price:$375

$500List Price

About the Item

First We Have Seen. Unique Sports Collectible Opportunity- Immediately Frameable "Happi with International Olympic athletes sending off cheering song for 1932 Los Angles USA Sports" This is a 90 year old Japanese kimono hand decorated with old Los Angeles sporting motifs from the late 1920s to early 1930s. It is beautifully hand fashioned with round "sporting motif" designs from the time ,extensive calligraphy, and in beautiful indigo blue colors. Please review the national spiritual translations below. It is immediately. We have never seen another. Size: adult size 49 inches high and 49 inches wide as shown. Good condition with mild wear appropriate for its age. A rare find. Photographed in natural light. Some calligraphy translated as follows: "Happi with International Sports athlete sending off cheering song for 1932 Los Angles Olympics" "Run! On the solid earth with all the might Swim! Fair and square with a big splash Your arms and your legs Are so precious Your arms and your legs Are for precious Japan!" "Jump! Heroically! Kick the ground Throw it! Without hesitation, highly to the blue sky Your power and your spirit are so precious Your power and your spirit are for shining Japan!" "Rise the flag! Into the green wind Sing the anthem! Over the ocean current Your honor and your glory Are so precious Your honor and your glory Are for youthful Japan!" Provenance: old Kyoto collection History of the kimono The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. Kimono was also known as Gofuku since it was basically derived from the local Chinese Hanfu. Kimono or "worn object", means garment and has come to denote these full-length, usually robes. Kimonos are often worn for important festivals or formal occasions as formal clothing.Kimono have T-shaped, straight-lined robes worn so that the hem falls to the ankle, with attached collars and long, wide sleeves. Kimono are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial)[6] and are secured by a sash called an obi, which is tied at the back. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Dimensions:
Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cotton,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289214862762

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