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Furisode

late Edo period (1789–1868)/ Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century
Silk, satin damask weave; ôbôshi shibori dyed; embroidered with silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper-strip-wrapped silk in satin stitches; laid work and couching; lined with silk, plain weave
182.8 × 127.7 cm (72 × 50.3 in)

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