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Obi (Belt)

A work made of all-over pattern of geometric and floral designs; in shades of green, brown, gold and silver.
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  • A work made of all-over pattern of geometric and floral designs; in shades of green, brown, gold and silver.

Date:

late Edo period (1789–1868)/ Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century

Artist:

Japan

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Obi (Belt)

Place

Japan (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1801–1900

Medium

All-over pattern of geometric and floral designs; in shades of green, brown, gold and silver

Dimensions

418.5 × 68.3 cm (164 3/4 × 26 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Frances M. Palmer

Reference Number

1956.1226

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