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Textile (Japan)

This is a Textile. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is hemp or ramie and its technique is warp and weft ikat (kasuri) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 88 x 32.5 cm (34 5/8 x 12 13/16 in.)

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Textile (Japan); hemp or ramie; H x W: 88 x 32.5 cm (34 5/8 x 12 13/16 in.); 1956-64-20

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