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Satin fukusa gift cloth, gold thread embroidered crest, Japan Meiji era

$ 184.8

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Almost square fukusa or ceremonial cloths, with design of a family crest with central flower surrounded by wisteria. Flowers embroidered in gold thread onto a deep blue satin ground. Reverse is red crepe silk. In each of the corners a green tassel with Chinese knot. Japan, Edo/Meiji era, ca. 1850-1890.
H 29 x W 27 inches
Few unobtrusive stains on reverse, otherwise fine condition