Kinkakuji Temple
Late 19th c

of golden pavillion in Kyoto, a finely embroidered hanging of a large three storey lakeside house with a landing stage, a smaller house in the distance, the foreground with a small building, all in wooded landscapes in autumnal colours including terracotta, soft ochres, shades of subdued green and brown, ivory, slate blue grey, using thick floss silks,some couching, lined with neutral cotton, 66 x 46 in; 1.68 x 1.17 m

Comments

The colours are beautiful with probably 15-20 different shades. The different stitch techniques produce interesting textures. The tree trunks and the window frames on the house are couched. Often this type of Japanese hanging has dull colouring and looks flat and dead. The lovely colours in this one gleam and shine. My thanks to a Japanese viewer who informed me of the name of the pavillion.

Condition

Excellent

Price: on request

Ref N°: 6334