Iko

Elegant antique gold and black lacquered wooden clothing rack 衣桁 (ikô), mostly used for official displaying kimono with refined lacquered details.

The body of the rectangular detachable frame featuring crests 紋 (mon) depicting mandarin oranges 橘 (tachi’bana) rendered in gold hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 (low-relief lacquer).
An unique feature of this ikô is that the seemingly brass shaped fittings are actually made of lacquer! Featuring a scrolling vine (karakusa) design on a nanako 魚子 (lit. ‘fish egg’ ) ground.

The ikô is in a good restored & cleaned condition with traces of wear consistent with age and use, like some lacquer loss along the rims. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.

Dimensions:
Height 168 cm, Width 180 cm, Depth 38.5 cm.
Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period/Meiji period).

The kimono shown in the picture is included in this lot.

It will be shipped in as individual parts, and we will add a certificate of authenticity.