Stone-like features inscribed with names of famous temples and mountains in Kyoto. Each of them are highlighted with designs of Japanese plants for which there are famous for.
From top to bottom: Mt. Takao with maple leaves, Tenryu-ji Temple with cherry blossoms and Mt. Kurama with cedar.
Item #
M03090055
Country
Japan
Type
Dye & Design Sample
Age
Late 19c to early 20c
Technique
Hand-dye and accents of fine gold couching
Material
Creped silk
Condition
Light peeling on the metallic boarder and light creases at the corners of the paper frame. Isolated holes around the black boarder. Aside from very light wear on the surface, the silk is in fine condition.