Traditional Japanese Art for a Bright Future "Signs of Good Fortune" from the collection of Susan Tosk

Nov 12, 2020 - Dec 30, 2020

Unsigned (Signs of Good Fortune)

Fukusa, “bamboo and sparrows”

gold thread, couched gold thread, embroidery on satin
30 x 26 in


About the work

Unsigned, 1850-1900

Bamboos are some of the fastest-growing plants (wish for a strong life and prosperity) and regarded as auspicious plants. Sparrows and bamboo are considered to be a perfect combination and are depicted often in Japanese art.

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