This silk fukusa depicts two sitting cranes flanking a deer. Notably, the crane on the right is fully embroidered, while the other crane and deer are yuzen-dyed with embroidery highlights. Despite missing its corner tassels, it remains in very good condition.

This artwork is featured on pages 144-145 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.

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