Pair of large framed Japanese silk embroidery textile tapestry panels

A most stunning pair of early 20th Century Japanese silk embroidery works depicting young ravens.

The incredibly detailed silk work was almost likely produced as an export piece during the late exposition period when there was huge intrigue, fascination and demand for Japanese art.

The silks depict young ravens in the branches of a tree just coming into leaf. The detail of the embroidery is remarkable with every vein of each feather being represented by a single strand of silk. The position of the young ravens animate their clumsy movement through the tree and the black colour of the birds along with the dark branches are in stark contrast with the lighter background creating an incredibly strong image.

The silks are in their original ebonised frames and feature applied mother of pearl leaves.

Japan Circa 1920

H: 87.5cm (silk where visible 80cm)

W: 66cm (silk where visible 59cm)

D: 3cm

Ref: DB225