Object number1991.5
Tsuzure Type Nishijin Fukusa with Three Cranes in a Gold Sky
Date1868-1912
Artist
Japanese (Kyoto)
(Japanese (Kyoto), NA)
CultureJapanese
MediumWoven silk with gold thread and silk embroidery
DimensionsSight: 27 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. (69.8 x 66.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Akiko Kobayashi Bowers in memory of her mother, Rai Kobayashi
On View
Not on viewPeriod19th c
Classification(s)
Vassar Exhibitions
DescriptionA woven and embroidered silk wrap with three flying cranes against a gold colored sky with gold thread clouds, used to cover jewelry and hair pieces. Blue-green tassels with flower-like knots are at all four corners and a red backing.
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