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Japanese Antique Blue Doorway Curtain Noren for Happiness And Longevity

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Symbolizing Happiness And Longevity Japan, a rare antique hemp noren (doorway curtain) with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle figures symbolic for happiness and longevity. Hand sewn with lovely blue and white color hemp fabric and identical design both sides. Age: Early Showa period, 1920s Dimensions: 60 inches tall and 39 inches wide, includes seven hand sewn loops at top for threading a mounting rod Quality: lovely blue, and white colors, with original old red and blue cotton ties for easy maintenance. Beautiful Auspicious turtle and crane symbols on both sides History of the Noren: Traditional Japanese fabric dividers, hung between rooms, on walls, in doorways or in windows. They usually have one or more vertical slits cut from the bottom to nearly the top of the fabric, allowing for easier passage or viewing. Noren are rectangular and come in many different materials, sizes, colors and patterns. We have been dealing in fine authentic Japanese art and antiques including bronzes, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289245009872

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