Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 38"x40" Abalone #106 Goban and patina consistent with 140+

and patina consistent with 140+ years of honest use

This is an antique Chinese cabinet made during the Qing Dynasty in the late 1800's

5 cm) longMaterials: Striped amber and black resin (bekkō fū)Period: Taishō–early Shōwa era (c

sculptural ceramic style aimed at export markets

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 38"x40" Abalone #106 Goban and patina consistent with 140+Tsutsugaki is a Japanese resist dyeing technique where rice paste is applied to fabric to create intricate designs that will resist dye. First, artisans mix rice flour and water to make a thick paste, which is placed in a cone like tube called a tsutsu. Using this tube, they carefully hand draw designs onto the fabric, often freehand, with skill and precision. Once the paste dries, the fabric is submerged in a vat of natural indigo dye. The areas