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temple hanging (mizukiki) fragment

mid 19th century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Blue satin patterned with paulownia flowers and leaves (kiri) with curving tendrils on a nested lozenge fret. Tokagawa crest of asarum (aoi) leaves painted on white plain weave appliqued on hanging. Lining: Natural colored hemp plain weave. This type of fabric is usually used as the backing on

Details

  • Title: temple hanging (mizukiki) fragment
  • Date Created: mid 19th century
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Medium / Support: Silver Flat Paper Thread | Hemp Lining
  • External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
  • Dimensions: 24 x 13 in.
  • Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
  • Credit Line: The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection
  • Accession Number: 33.495

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