Polychrome silk thread embroidered kesi with various characters, Japan, 19th century The scene under a momiji shows, from bottom to top, a bucket-maker seated at work with his tools in hand, a peasant digging, a traveling merchant carrying baskets filled with fish and finally, looking down on them, a high-ranking samurai and his yoriki seated, each with a sword at his belt. 155.5 x 128 cm Wear and tear.