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cover used in Buddhist temple sanctuary (uchishiki)
18th century
Japanese
13.45
Not currently on view
Artwork Details
39-5/8 x 39-5/8 in.
PeriodJohn Herron Fund
CopyrightThe ikat technique has been in use in Japan for more than a thousand years, although it has been used primarily for the garments of royalty or wealthy families. This uchishiki was made from a No theater robe fabric that was donated to the temple. Each of the large ikat dyed squares is patterned with the seven flowers of Autumn, ivy, chrysanthemums, ballflowers, bush clover and mallow.
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