Pair of sandals (geta)

Japanese

early 20th century

Object Place: Japan

Medium/Technique Laquered wood with gold paint, silk brocade, silk plain weave, metal, and rope

Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 9.6 x 22.5 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)

Credit Line Gift in memory of Natalie Brown (née Dresser), Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, Senior

Accession Number1987.349a-b

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionSandals (geta) of black laquered wood with gold bamboo design and two elevated "teeth" (ha) and patterned silk thong (hanao).

ProvenanceGift from Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, Senior, in memory of Natalie Brown (née Dresser), to the MFA, June 24, 1987