Antique Japanese c.1820 Futon Cover 6 Color Turtle & Crane Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Ranma This one weighs 1

This one weighs 1

it remains in very good condition

Tetsubin are only used to boil water for tea

This is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (c

The box measures 5 1/4" by 2 1/4" by 2 3/4" (13

Antique Japanese c.1820 Futon Cover 6 Color Turtle & Crane Indigo Dyed Tsutsugaki Ranma This one weighs 1Known as a kakebuton or futon cover this is an antique Japanese fabric which dates to the late Meiji Era (c. 1880). This large 49" by 61" piece has various shades of indigo blue dye which was applied using a paste resist printing process known as tsutsugaki to create these designs. It is decorated with the the Turtle & Crane with Shochikubai motif (Pine, Bamboo & Plum Blossom). In the center the Mitsubishi Mon (Three Diamonds) or Family Crest is