Hanging
late 19th century (made)
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This large hanging is of the kind made in Japan in the late 19th century to appeal to the export market. The entire surface of the cloth has been embroidered, in a wide range of stitches, with treasure ships, an image which conveys wishes for wealth or an abundant harvest.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Plain weave cotton embroiderd with silk and gold-wrapped silk threads |
| Brief description | Hanging panel of embroidered cotton, Japan, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Hanging panel of plain weave cotton embroidered with coloured silk and gold-wrapped silk thread. It depicts three boats, one of which is in full sail and loaded with precious gifts. Above are clouds and cranes and in the foreground of the picture rocks, sea-spray, more cranes and tortoises are shown. Round the picture is an embroidered border of flowers and bamboo and round this again there is a woven border of leaf and scroll patterns in silk and gold thread. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs V. Eley & Mrs G. L. Warren |
| Summary | This large hanging is of the kind made in Japan in the late 19th century to appeal to the export market. The entire surface of the cloth has been embroidered, in a wide range of stitches, with treasure ships, an image which conveys wishes for wealth or an abundant harvest. |
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| Accession number | T.94-1958 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2004 |
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