Maritime Antiques, Nautical Art & Estate Treasures Auction

Japanese Silk Brocade Obi Wall Hanging with Phoenix and Paulownia Motif

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $150 - $300

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Description

A Japanese silk brocade textile, likely a repurposed obi, presented as a decorative wall hanging. The piece features an intricate repeating pattern of phoenixes with elaborate trailing plumage set against a vibrant blue ground populated with paulownia-style foliage and small flowers in shades of green, gold, and orange. The textile is mounted on a dark-finished, curved wooden hanging rod accented with off-white decorative tassels and suspension cords.

Width: 12 inches

Length: 76.5 inches.


Condition report:

The piece is in good overall condition, exhibiting some light transverse creasing consistent with folding. Art is from a clean smoke free home.