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Obi (Belt)

18th/19th century, Edo period (1615–1868)
brocaded plain compound twill, silk & gilt paper
188.8 × 67.1 cm (74.3 × 26.4 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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