Accession Number
2009/1.542

Title
Obi

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
silk

Dimensions
97 1/4 in x 12 5/8 in (247 cm x 32 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of the Stuart D. Paine Asian Collection

Subject matter
obi sash for kimono with drum design

Physical Description
Diagonal lines cut across the obi creating a diamond pattern throughout. The obi is also decorated with images of gold and copper drums.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
obi

Additional Object Classification(s)
Textile

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
drums (membranophones)
kimonos
obis
textiles (visual works)