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Maru obi
Maru obi
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Maru obi

Maker Japanese Artist
DateTaisho period (1912-1926)
LocaleJapan
Place of originJapan
MediumSilk
Dimensions13 ft. (396.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of William D. and Norma Roth
Object number2009.49.3
Collections
Visual DescriptionPhoenix and pine designs
Maru obi
Maru obi
Japanese Artist
Taisho period (1912-1926)
Maru obi
Maru obi
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Taisho period (1912-1926)
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