Embroidered Wall Hanging

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Embroidered Wall Hanging
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CultureJapanese
Titles
  • Embroidered Wall Hanging
Datec. 1868–1912
MediumSilk with bronze hardware and wooden frame
DimensionsOverall: 94 × 113 in. (238.8 × 287 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Director's Accessions Endowment
Object number2020.272
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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceBy repute, brought to the United States in the early 20th century from Japan to be presented as a business gift to the previous owners father. Thereafter, by descent in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Eppa Hunton V, Richmond, Virginia, until 2020; [Leland Little Auction House, Hillsboro, North Carolina, September 19, 2020, The Important Fall Auction, lot 198]; purchased by MFAH, September 19, 2020.
Exhibition HistoryNA
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Catalogue raisonnéNA

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