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Japanese Embroidered Carp in Pond

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9 years ago
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Description

Finely embroidered Japanese Carp half immersed in pond, subtle shades of sage-green, silver and gray-brown, 14" x 24", brown wooden frame, under glass. Presumed to be silk.

Category Asian Art
Medium silk embroidery under glass
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 14" x 24" excluding frame
Date Period Obtained in Japan 1904-1941, but could be older.
History Brought to U.S. between 1904 and 1941 by Rt. Rev. Charles S. Reifsnider, Episcopal minister and bishop to Anglican church of North Tokyo, Japan, and given to his friend, my great-grandfather, Episcopal minister of All Saints in Pasadena, CA.
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