Antique Japanese kimono. Provenance: Reportedly presented by Emperor Hirohito to Queen Elizabeth II during his visit to London; thence presented by the Queen to Michio Kushi, founder of Kushi Institute, on the occasion of its opening; thence gifted by Kushi to Gabriele Knecht, New York fashion designer, artist, and inventor, and a follower of Kushi's teachings; thence gifted by Gabriele Knecht to the current owner.