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Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s toward the end of Meiji Period, when Japanese started to participate international expose by presenting its best art and craft. Elaborate embroidered silk tapestry like this was very popular among westerners due to its superb craftmanship and also exotic subject matter that was often derived from classic Japanese folklore, mythology and various motifs. The tapestry on offer is such an example. It depicts an old couple around a huge jar with a little boy on it, a rice bowl is tossed on the side. The setting is rural and idyllic, under knotted pines among the mountains. The imagery likely alludes to the Japanese mythological story of Issun-B?shi, the one-inch boy, who was born to an old couple and decided to leave to see the world on a rice bowl flowing down the river. All around them, cranes (symbol of longevity) fly around and a large open fan with flowing tassels suspended in the sky, surrounded by auspicious clouds and butterflies. The composition is very dense and nearly all embroidery techniques were employed to showcase the high skills of the artisan.
The panel is well preserved by being presented in a frame within shadow box composition. It is quite heavy.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silk, textile, wood, lucit
Condition:	Good. Fine condition as shown. Extremely well framed and heavy. Minor wear expected on the frame due to contact.
Creation Date:	1890-1910s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Handmade, Textured
Incollect Reference #:	588882

Dimensions

W.	43 in;	H.	64.5 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	109.22 cm;	H.	163.83 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.