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Obi (Belt)

late Edo period (1789–1868)/ Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century
All-over pattern of geometric and floral designs; in shades of green, brown, gold and silver
418.5 × 68.3 cm (164.8 × 26.9 in)

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

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