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Japanese

Uchishiki (Altar cloth), 1786-1838

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Japanese

Title

Uchishiki (Altar cloth)

Year

1786-1838

Medium

silk; gilt paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

silk,
gilt paper

Techniques

compound weave,
supplementary weft patterning

Dimensions

188.6 cm (74 3/16 inches) (length)

Type

Textiles

Credit

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

35.354

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