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1750-1800 (made)
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This unusual length of Japanese fabric is a wonderful example of a very sophisticated type of weaving. It was probably created for use in a costume worn by a member of the imperial court. It is mounted on paper bearing an inscription which suggests that it was presented as a gift perhaps to a temple or shrine.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Polychrome woven silk |
Brief description | Length of silk, wisteria roundels against a lattice pattern on gold ground, ink-inscribed paper end mounts, probably made in Kyoto, 1750-1800. |
Physical description | Length of silk woven with roundels of wisteria in red, cream and gold against a purple lattice ('basket') pattern on a gold ground. Ends mounted on paper bearing ink inscriptions. |
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Credit line | Given by Alison Bolton |
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Summary | This unusual length of Japanese fabric is a wonderful example of a very sophisticated type of weaving. It was probably created for use in a costume worn by a member of the imperial court. It is mounted on paper bearing an inscription which suggests that it was presented as a gift perhaps to a temple or shrine. |
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Accession number | FE.14-2006 |
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Record created | May 25, 2006 |
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