This chirimen-silk gift cloth, adorned with a 'koto' (musical instrument) and delicate flowers, showcases exquisite yuzen-dyeing, painting, and couching highlights. With a red rinzu lining, it remains in very good condition, save for a single small stain in the upper left field.

This artwork is featured on pages 184-187 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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