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Obi
Japanese
Shôwa
20th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silver and gold ground in all-over square pattern with four buteh designs embroidered with green beetle wings
Dimensions
30.86 x 201.93 cm (12 1/8 x 79 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Juraku Company, Ltd.
Accession NumberAPP.1986.18
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack cloth box containing two obi. a. Silver and gold ground in all-over square pattern with four buteh designs embroidered with green beetle wings. b. Black with polychrome silk ground with gold and silver medallion designs embroidered with green beetle wings. Condition: excellent.
ProvenanceGift from Juraku Company, Ltd. (Kyoto, Japan) to the MFA