Textile ArtsJapanese19th-20th century

Page from Book of Okinawan Textiles

19th-20th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)

Culture

Japanese

Period

Shōwa era, 1926-1989

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 50.2 x W. 31.1 cm (19 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.)

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