LES THÈMES
Meiji Period Japanese Embroidered Silk Panel with Cranes & Chrysanthemums
A rare and striking Japanese hand-embroidered silk panel from the Meiji period. Across this 19th-century work, cranes move through tall grasses, framed by chrysanthemums in full bloom, while a moth and butterfly linger weightlessly above. Executed entirely by hand, the embroidery reveals an exceptional level of craftsmanship—each stitch placed with precision, building a softly sculptural surface where petals, wings, and feathers rise in gentle relief. It is the work of a practiced hand, shaped by a discipline belonging to another era, where time and skill were inseparable.
The composition is mirrored yet subtly asymmetrical, allowing the scene to unfold with a natural ease. Rendered in a restrained palette of celadon, faded ivory, and softened silver, the surface and threads hold a dreamlike luminosity. The textile shows light irregularities and areas of soft discoloration consistent with age, deepening its tonal richness and atmosphere. Mounted as a hanging panel across restored mid-20th-century wooden rails, the piece retains its traditional presentation while sitting effortlessly within a contemporary interior. It may also be reinterpreted through custom framing, where the embroidery reads almost as a painting. Muted in palette yet expansive in presence, the work carries a sense of quiet romance—an exceptional piece for collectors of Japanese craftsmanship.
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Product Details
Materials: Silk, Wood
Antique Condition: Good with Patina Typical of Age
Hallmark: Stamped with Workshop Signatures on Reverse
Origin & Era: Japan, Early Meiji period (circa 1870s–1890s)
Panel Dimensions: 68 cm W x 126cm L
Dimensions with Rails: 78cm W x 132 L
Weight: ca 700 grams
Curated as part of the ‘Printemps’ collection, April 2026.
LES THÈMES
Meiji Period Japanese Embroidered Silk Panel with Cranes & Chrysanthemums
A rare and striking Japanese hand-embroidered silk panel from the Meiji period. Across this 19th-century work, cranes move through tall grasses, framed by chrysanthemums in full bloom, while a moth and butterfly linger weightlessly above. Executed entirely by hand, the embroidery reveals an exceptional level of craftsmanship—each stitch placed with precision, building a softly sculptural surface where petals, wings, and feathers rise in gentle relief. It is the work of a practiced hand, shaped by a discipline belonging to another era, where time and skill were inseparable.
The composition is mirrored yet subtly asymmetrical, allowing the scene to unfold with a natural ease. Rendered in a restrained palette of celadon, faded ivory, and softened silver, the surface and threads hold a dreamlike luminosity. The textile shows light irregularities and areas of soft discoloration consistent with age, deepening its tonal richness and atmosphere. Mounted as a hanging panel across restored mid-20th-century wooden rails, the piece retains its traditional presentation while sitting effortlessly within a contemporary interior. It may also be reinterpreted through custom framing, where the embroidery reads almost as a painting. Muted in palette yet expansive in presence, the work carries a sense of quiet romance—an exceptional piece for collectors of Japanese craftsmanship.
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Product Details
Materials: Silk, Wood
Antique Condition: Good with Patina Typical of Age
Hallmark: Stamped with Workshop Signatures on Reverse
Origin & Era: Japan, Early Meiji period (circa 1870s–1890s)
Panel Dimensions: 68 cm W x 126cm L
Dimensions with Rails: 78cm W x 132 L
Weight: ca 700 grams
Curated as part of the ‘Printemps’ collection, April 2026.
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