Japanese
Cushion Cover, before 1924
Embroidered plain weave silk and mother of pearl , 94 x 57.2 cm (37 x 22 1/2 in.)
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Blue silk pillow cover that has been cut open along two seams. There are two mother of pearl buttons on one side of the pillow cover. The rest of the buttons and fasteners are missing. The front of the pillow cover has an embroidered abstract design in black, green, and white. The design is reminiscent of coral.
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Commentary
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