Rare Taisho Era Japanese Gunshuku Kasuri Panel of Whashington Disarmament Conference

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Antique, rare Japanese Taisho Gunshuku Textile – Washington Naval Conference Rising Sun & Union Jack Print Panel. Period / Year: … Read more Antique, rare Japanese Taisho Gunshuku Textile – Washington Naval Conference Rising Sun & Union Jack Print Panel. Period / Year: Circa 1921–1925 (Taishō 10–14), made to commemorate the Washington Naval Conference.
KWAIGI = 会議 (Kaigi) → “Conference”
GUNSHUKU = 軍縮 (Gunshuku) → “Disarmament” or “Naval Reduction / Arms Limitation”
These words, combined with the Japanese Rising Sun (Kyokujitsu-ki) and British Union Jack, directly reference the 1921–1922 Washington Naval Conference, the first major international naval disarmament conference (involving Japan, Britain, the United States, France, and Italy). The conference produced the famous 5:5:3 naval ratio treaty.
A period Kon gasuri-blue kasuri with white resists on an indigo-blue ground piece of textile.
Banner consists of several smaller pieces sewn together. Total length is 58 inches-1.61 yards (1.47 meters). Width is 12 3/4 inches ( 32.38 cm).
Textile is cotton, 100% authentic, from the period and of an extreme historic importance.
Provenance: military participant's descendant family private collection from Fukuoka, Japan.
Condition: consistent with age but still very vibrant colors and strong fabric. Some minor pulled threads. Edges are raw. This item is extremely rare and unique. Fabric has not been cleaned or repaired. Original condition.

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