Gift wrapping cloth (Fukusa) from Japan
Object No. 14982
Gift wrapping cloth (Fukusa), silk / metal, maker unknown, Yamanaka, Osaka, Japan, Meiji era, c. 1880
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Summary
Physical Description
Specimens of Japanese Art-ware etc:- [one of] 4 Fukusas; Yamanaka, Osaka (SB). Fukusa (Japanese) 2'11" x 2'4 1/2" gold embroidery - 3 mythical tortoises in in the sea; blue satin with red border and back; fukusa = gift cover (LC).
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1887
Acquisition Date
21 May 1887
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