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Brow of a Noh Wig Band (Kazura-obi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two long, narrow strips of material, likely leather or fabric, with a central decorative band. The top strip is orange with a repeating pattern of white flowers and green leaves on an orange background. The bottom strip is orange with pointed ends that fold under, and a central band featuring a cream-colored background with a brown, floral pattern. The background of the image is gray. The strips are presented as "Brow of a Noh Wig Band (Kazura-obi)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Embroidered chrysanthemum scroll on gold (dohaku) silk satin ground, clematis scroll on gold leaf (surihaku) on silk satin
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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