NG81001 Japanese pair of Aori (leather saddle flaps) with embossed repetitive design of the Paulownia leaf and flower (kiri) crest associated with the Tokugawa clan, with gold leaf over red lacquer surround. Authentic signs of wear, original patina, minor edge losses, otherwise fine condition. Each panel: 20-1/4" High x 26-1/4" Wide. Edo Period, Circa 1800. $1,800.


To purchase or for more information, please call 619/977-6717 or e-mail
asianart@lasieexotique.com

For further reading about Mingei, please go to our on-line article:  Arts of Asia, March/April 1997,
Mingei International Museum Of Folk Art San Diego by Timothy Mertel


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