{"product_id":"rare-fine-antique-japanese-kiran-silk-and-gilt-thread-brocade-c18th-edo-period-japan","title":"Rare Fine Antique Japanese (Kinran) Silk and Gilt Thread Brocade: C18th Edo period, Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the 18th century Edo period, beautifully preserved antique Japanese silk brocade (Kinran) textile panel featuring iconic imperial and geometric motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrysanthemum crest (Kiku-mon). The large, circular floral medallions featured prominently in the grid represent the stylized chrysanthemum blossom. This is famously known as the Imperial Seal of Japan and symbolizes longevity, rejuvenation, and noble dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chrysanthemum is enclosed within a quatrefoil or four-lobed frame known as Mokko, which traditionally represents a stylized nest or melon slice and signifies protection and thriving posterity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connecting framework is filled with highly detailed geometric patterns, including small interlocking lattices and honeycomb textures resembling the traditional Asanoha (hemp leaf) or Kikko (tortoiseshell).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is consistent with traditional Chinese silk designs from the Ming dynasty (14th to 17th century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeating round floral or chrysanthemum-style medallions arranged within an octagonal and square geometric lattice grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep navy or indigo ground accented with gold-wrapped metallic thread and lighter blue-gray or pale gold tones within the floral neads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specialist type of hand woven silk brocade\/lampas is typical of historic East Asian imperial textile production. Traditionally, high-grade Kinran textiles of this caliber were reserved for elite societal including Buddhist vestments (Kesa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e121cm x 111cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eOverall wear, rubs and losses commensurate with antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57533959307637,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/915CDFDE-09C6-42C8-AA6D-EB34B77E1890.jpg?v=1788022824","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/rare-fine-antique-japanese-kiran-silk-and-gilt-thread-brocade-c18th-edo-period-japan","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}