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Bid 200.00
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02/12 17:19 EST

Late Meiji Art Deco Hitoe Obi
February 2014 Auction by Far East Asian Art

A Japanese hitoe obi has a flowing gold art deco design embroidered in a diagonal pattern that echoes the herringbone weave of the green silk background. This kimono belt from the late Meiji period is woven, unlined and one layer of fabric, an obi style called "hitoe," and was designed for summer wear. Unlike the formal, lined, double-layered maru obi, hitoe obi had more casual designs such as this one...
Bid 280.00
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04/03 06:35 EDT