Who created "Fukusa (Gift Cover)"?

Fukusa (Gift Cover) was created by Saeki Ganryô in late Edo period (1789–1868), early 19th century.

When was "Fukusa (Gift Cover)" created?

This artwork was created late Edo period (1789–1868), early 19th century.

Is "Fukusa (Gift Cover)" in the public domain?

Yes, Fukusa (Gift Cover) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fukusa (Gift Cover)

Q: What medium is "Fukusa (Gift Cover)"?

Fukusa (Gift Cover) is Patterned side: silk, warp-faced, weft-ribbed plain weave (shioze); painted with India ink (sumi) and gold paint; lining: silk, wrap-faced, weft-ribbed plain weave (shioze); sewn with front and lining matched in size (Tachikire awrase); silk, running "controlling" stitches along all edges; corners: silk, knotted and re-piled fringe tassels.

Saeki Ganryô

late Edo period (1789–1868), early 19th century

Medium

Patterned side: silk, warp-faced, weft-ribbed plain weave (shioze); painted with India ink (sumi) and gold paint; lining: silk, wrap-faced, weft-ribbed plain weave (shioze); sewn with front and lining matched in size (Tachikire awrase); silk, running "controlling" stitches along all edges; corners: silk, knotted and re-piled fringe tassels

Dimensions

61 × 54.8 cm (24 × 21 5/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

157663

Fukusa (Gift Cover)

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