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

Obi

Artist Japanese Artist
DateShowa period (1926-1989)
Place of originJapan
MediumSilk
Dimensions57 1/2 × 6 1/4 in. (146.1 × 15.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Shinichi Doi
Object number2016.56.25
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