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[Handwoven tubular honbukuro obi with black and brown checkered design of Chinese characters and landscape]
Date1900-1960
Mediumsilk
DimensionsL: 158 in, W: 11.75 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Barbara Kawakami
Object number2004.1.132
DescriptionHandwoven silk tapestry honbukuro obi featuring checkerboard design of alternating black and tan squares (3 in.) with pagoda, tea house and trees design in tan squares and brown and green or brown and tan stylized Chinese characters (kanji) in black squares. Design is the same on both sides of the obi. Fabric is tubular (no side seams).;1 obi : silk ; 11.75 x 158 in.
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