Buddhist temple curtain 戸帳 (tochô)
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A decorative U-shaped brocade silk Buddhist temple curtain 戸帳 (tochô), woven with a dense bamboo motif.
The textile is decorated with overlapping bamboo leaves 竹 (take) in gold, silver, green and deep reddish-brown tones, set against a dark blue ground. The leaves are finely outlined in silver thread.
The reverse is lined with a soft silver-coloured silk.
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (20th century).
Dimensions:
Height 195 cm; Width 260 cm.
In very good condition with traces of age and use consistent with its age, like minor foxing, and one stain at the reverse. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
The last photo is an example of such a curtain in situ.
