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Description
Antique Japanese Temple Banner
Japan, Edo Period (1603–1868 A.D.) 18th Century
A rare and complete silk temple banner, plain weave with gilt gold paper weft patterning (ginran). The dark blue ground is richly decorated with confronting dragons over crashing waves, centering on a flaming pearl—an auspicious Buddhist motif symbolizing wisdom and spiritual power.
Dimensions: 17 feet in length (208" × 27" / 533 × 69 cm).
Comparative Example: Cf. Blum, The Fine Art of Textiles, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1997, no. 357, for an incomplete banner of similar design.
Care
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Design
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