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Belt

1850-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Japan (made)

The robe has a sash of matching green and bronze silk, stiffened in the middle. The front of the robe would be drawn up over then belt leaving a short front section, with the back falling to its full length.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Clothing
Accessories
Object type
Belt
Materials and techniques
Twill weave silk
Silk (Textile)
Twill Weave
Brief description
Belt, green and bronze-coloured woven silk, Japan, 1850-1900
Physical description
The robe has a sash of matching green and bronze silk, stiffened in the middle. The front of the robe would be drawn up over then belt leaving a short front section, with the back falling to its full length.
Dimensions
  • Height: 149cm
  • Width: 7.5cm
Styles
Edo
Meiji
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 1983/2216.
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
FE.158A-1983

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O486073/belt-unknown/
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