Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Panel of American Union For Sale

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Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Panel of American Union

Name: Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Panel of American Union
Price: 5000 USD
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$5,000

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Atlanta, GA

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A rather fascinating silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on a shield, with laurel branches and shooting … more A rather fascinating silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on a shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the feet and American flags on the back. Thirty four large stars are scattered in the background and the word "UNION" is embroidered on a fluttering ribbon.
In 1854, after Matthew C. Perry, the commodore of the United States Navy Perry, succeed in the opening of Japan to the West following the Convention of Kanagawa, Japan ended its isolation and closure to the west for the previous centuries. Seaports such as Nagasaki and Yokohama opened to the trades and foreign visitors such as sailors, businessmen and missionaries. These type of embroideries were produced as "cruise souvenir" to meet the demand of these new clients, typically the sailors from Britain and America. Outwardly American in subject manner, the techniques and methods were traditional Japanese and the work displays superb craftsmanship. Interestingly, these silk panels provide a historical snapshot of the contemporary events in America at the time. The presence of the thirty four stars dated the piece between 1861-1863 before West Virginia joined the union. The word "Union" indicates that it was likely made for a customer from North as that was the time when the civil war raged on the continent (1861-1865). The silk panel is not only a piece of Japanese textile art, it is also a regalia of America history. Consider it was made at the very end of Edo period before Meiji restoration, it is a rare and early piece. The panel itself is 21.5" x 25.5" (sight). 23.5" x 27.5" with frame.
For literature and reference see Threads of Silk and Gold Ornamental Textile from Meiji Japan (Ashmolean): pager 74-81. less

Dimensions: 23.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 27.5ʺH

Styles: Japonisme

Period: Mid 19th Century

Country of Origin: Japan

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Silk; Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color: Black

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Condition Notes: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Textile appears in fine condition with minor wear and a few strands of … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Textile appears in fine condition with minor wear and a few strands of sagging threads. Some residual wear on the lower panel apparently from making as shown. Wood frame appears period or old and shows some expected wear. less

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