This satin silk fukusa portrays a flying crane over a sea and cliff edge. The crane is embroidered, while the sea and cliff are depicted using sumi e drawing, pigmented ink brushing, shading, and other embroidered highlights. It measures 26 inches by 31 inches (66 cm x 79 cm) and is in very good condition with minor imperfections.

This artwork is featured on pages 122-125 of Ceremonial Textiles of Japan, 18th to 20th Centuries. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

The piece is also featured on page 88 of the autumn 2019 edition of HALI magazine.

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