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Japan Mid-Edo (1750-1825) $10,000.00 An embroidered silk uchishiki featuring a monk riding a tiger through the waves. In Buddhism the tiger is seen as representative of the spiritual struggle. Since it can orientate its way through the jungle even in darkness, it is seen as a symbol of the inner light. Hemp back-lining has stain. Although there are several inconspicuous defects, the overall effect is of excellent condition: the good state of preservation was most probably due to the fact that this textile has spent most of it's life hidden by an accompanying cushion and protective cloth wrap (cushion likely same age as uchishiki, while wrapping cloth is of 20th c vintage). This item came from same family and temple as item 2330. 26" x 26". 2332Contact Us About This Item: |