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Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover

$5,400
£4,102.67
€4,714.83
CA$7,584.96
A$8,256.04
CHF 4,374.58
MX$99,291.38
NOK 55,621.67
SEK 50,971.11
DKK 35,219.46

About the Item

Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover An exceptional example of tsutsugaki from the late Meiji period. The abstract rendering of the auspicious phoenix and paulownia tree amidst crashing waves was achieved by the arduous tsutsugaki technique of hand-drawn paste-resist dyeing, in this case on a silk ground, creating a vibrant display of color and movement. Four panels, in very good condition. Width: 52 inches, Height: 63 inches Late 1800s. Published: Linda Wrigglesworth, Undercover in Japan, London, 1998 (#42)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63 in (160.02 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JR#10-101stDibs: LU1778244871352

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