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Meiji Period Double sided (1868-1912) Fukusa Hand-Embroidered Silk and Couched Gold-Wrapped Thread on Indigo Dyed Shusa Satin Silk. It depicts the Chinese Ming Dynasty Mythological "Journey to the West" based on the historical Buddhist Monk Xuanzang mission to seek the "Three Collections of (Buddhist) Scriptures".

The style of the Dragon was heavily influenced by the Chinese Dragon. Like these other Asian Dragons, most Japanese Dragons are water deities associated with rainfall and bodies of water, and are typically depicted as large, wingless, serpentine creatures with clawed feet.
Size: 26 inches x 25 inches (64 cm x 63 cm). Opt for a wall display that is dramatic and easy.
Condition: Excellent vintage for age.
Item is authentic; sold as found, no cleaning or repairs. Some loose threads
Shipment will be insured by the seller.

Provenance: Japan, Kyushu Island.

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