This sumptuous uchikake with crane and turtle motif heavily brocaded is considered to be from Meiji period(1868-1912), we cannot identify the year but almost 100years ago.
This is totally different from other uchikake from later time. Firstly the size is quite small, the size of of the figure of Japnese women of old time. Notice how small it is by the picture. The model is only 5' 2" and the kimono can trail along the floor. Secondly, this uchikake is made for someone special and not for the rental. There are five family crests (on the back and both sides of the sleeves) and they are embroidered and brocaded! This is unusual compared to other uchikake of later time. It means this was made for a particular bride to be worn only once.
The color is graceful dark purple, and it is lined in vibrant red silk, very smooth to the touch. Besides the gorgeous brocade, the emproidered part is intricate.
It has some pinsize holes on the right side and in the lining as shown in the pictures,because of old age and there are some places where the embroidered thread is coming off, but as a whole it is in good condition and breath-taking piece.