Japanese Tsumugi Silk Kimono Hand Spun/Woven/Painted Boulders Stream Gray Tea Ceremony The glossy black enamel ground

The glossy black enamel ground is enhanced with subtle decorative patterning that complements the colorful blossoms

The blocks were carved by Jacoulet's long time master carver Kantaro Maeda

Length = 62"

They were thought to be effective against evil spirits

Quan Yin measures 16" tall by 6" wide at the base (46 x 15 cm)

Japanese Tsumugi Silk Kimono Hand Spun/Woven/Painted Boulders Stream Gray Tea Ceremony The glossy black enamel groundThis vintage Japanese kimono is made of pure tsumugi silk. The scene of boulders in a mountain stream is all hand painted on gray hand spun and hand woven silk. A rare piece showing a very high degree of technical difficulty and artistic genius. Red hanko stamp serves as a signature of the artist. Condition = Appears Unused, excellent #4626274