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Motifs and Symbols: Plants and Flowers
Hanging, Japan
Hanging, Japan
Hanging (detail) - Irises by a River
Japan
19th century
Silk tapestry
Museum no. T.161-1969
Detail of a hanging depicting irises by a river, black & white flowers with brown and grey spindly leaves, on a brown ground with stylised ripples in blue to represent a river. Irises denote strength, vitality, boldness, power and eloquence.
