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This is a men's juban (undergarment) with a design of a piece by Kawanabe Kyosai, which is dyed. Daruma has ear cleaning by a beautiful lady. Their faces are finely expressed. Textile is kinsha silk with small grains.
Men's juban
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Men's juban

Artist Japanese Artist
Dateundated
Place of originJapan, Asia
MediumDyed silk
Dimensions54 3/4 x 51 1/4 in. (139.1 x 130.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Martin and Caryl McKellar
Object number2022.12.5
Collections
Visual DescriptionThis is a men's juban (undergarment) with a design of a piece by Kawanabe Kyosai, which is dyed. Daruma has ear cleaning by a beautiful lady. Their faces are finely expressed. Textile is kinsha silk with small grains.
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