Antique Japanese c.1840 Futon Cover 6 Color Phoenix Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Hibachi The original was published by

The original was published by Akiyama Buemon

This teacup was fired in a wood burning kiln at high temperatures for lasting durability

52" x 68" x 18" (width x height x depth)

Having been in storage for bout 40 years

This bowl measures 6" in diameter by 3 1/4" tall (15 x 8

Antique Japanese c.1840 Futon Cover 6 Color Phoenix Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Hibachi The original was published byKnown as a kakebuton or futon cover this is an antique Japanese fabric which dates to the late Meiji Era (c. 1840). This large 57" by 55" piece has various indigo, green and red natural dyes which were applied using a paste resist printing process known as tsutsugaki to create these designs. It is decorated with a Phoenix and Paulownia flower motif. It was used in its day as a futon cover. Often these received a lot of wear and holes are patched and