Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 51"x53" #91 Ceramic long-tailed tortoise) escutcheon

long-tailed tortoise) escutcheon

with 10 ryo (sannin fuchi) stipend and aged 29 at death

in gold makie

Overall clean vintage condition with gentle wear to the gilt rim consistent with age and use

Both protect the home and bring good luck

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 51"x53" #91 Ceramic long-tailed tortoise) escutcheonThis exquisite piece of antique 100+ year old Japanese hand woven cotton features a central mon (family crest) surrounded by floral and arabesque designs created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique. Tsutsugaki involves hand drawing patterns with a resist paste, resulting in intricate and vivid designs. This 4 panel fabric rendered in multi color and indigo hues was once a kakebuton (a kind of bedspread). Perfect for collectors of