Japanese Embroidery Landscape
Japanese embroidery "painting" of fishing hut with boat and Mt. Fuji in the background. Embroidered area is 10.5"H x 14.625"W (26.67cm x 37.15 cm). Material is thread with metallic thread used for accents.
Item was inherited from my great uncle. The were brought back from Japan after World War 2. He was military office stationed there. They have been in America since at least 1960.
Inherited
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Dear Brian,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Japanese export silk and metallic thread on silk needlework landscape picture
made for the export market, mid 20th century
The landscape with Mt. Fuji in the background, the foreground with a river with boats and buildings.
10 1/2 inches high by 14 5/8 inches wide, in a giltwood frame
PROVENANCE: client inherited from great uncle, who acquired it in Japan during WWII
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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