Japanese Works of Art - 23rd November 2021
Lot 1102
A LARGE JAPANESE EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £380
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Description
A LARGE JAPANESE EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular panel worked in silk and metallic threads in a variety of embroidery techniques, depicting a large eagle perched on a rock amongst crashing waves, a ferocious-looking dragon holding a sacred pearl emerging from the waters underneath; with three cranes flying amongst scrolling clouds high above, 215cm x 149cm.