Rare Silk Embroidered Portrait Pair, Taisho Period Japan

Two rare embroidered silk on silk portraits of a young woman,…
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Two rare embroidered silk on silk portraits of a young woman, Kyoto Japan, Taisho period, circa 1920, eyes looking skyward, using a single thread and needle, original lacquer and deep silk frames, a rear metal plaque reads 'ITDA & Co., Takishamaya Kyoto Tokyo. Yokohama, height 39 cm, width 36 cm. Other Notes: Takishamaya established Art exhibition spaces in their stores in 1910 and changed their name.

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