1750 / 1800, Kyoto

1750 / 1800, Kyoto

Identifier
FE.14-2006
Acquisition
Given by Alison Bolton
Collection
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Dimension
203 cm (length)
65 cm (width)
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Type of object

Description

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. 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. Length of silk, wisteria roundels against a lattice pattern on gold ground, ink-inscribed paper end mounts, probably made in Kyoto, 1750-1800.