Panels, Medium: silk, metallic thread Technique: twill weave with supplementary weft, Three panels of narrow lengths of dark blue twill weave silk with a large pattern made of opposing curves, known as tate-waku, woven in gilded paper, framing large open flower heads in white, pale green and gold. Veins in flowers and centers in gold. Material probably intended for a coat., Japan, late 18th century, woven textiles, Panels

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