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This small silk uchishiki features a finely-embroidered crane alongside a family crest. The mandarin crane symbolizes good fortune and longevity. The clouds are crafted using metallic couching, while the mon incorporates both regular and couching embroidery, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. These intricate details are set against a rare white felt-wool background. Its approximate age of 1861 is discerned from Japanese writing on a paired piece, denoting the year 'Bunkya 1', equivalent to 1861.
Despite being in very good condition, there's slight fraying on the wool background. The dimensions measure approximately 12.5 inches by 12.5 inches (32 cm x 32 cm).