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1937

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Obi Fragment (Japan)

This is a Obi fragment. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain compound twill weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 44 × 13.4 cm (17 5/16 × 5 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Obi Fragment (Japan); silk; H x W: 44 × 13.4 cm (17 5/16 × 5 1/4 in.); 1937-35-24

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