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Title: Kosode Fragment
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 17th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Ground of dark blue float-patterned plain-wave (saya)
Dimensions: H. 17 7/16 in. (44.3 cm); W. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Painted and Dyed
Credit Line: Purchase, Roy R. and Marie S. Neuberger Foundation Inc. and several members of The Chairman's Council Gifts, 2000 Benefit Fund, and funds from various donors, 2001
Accession Number: 2001.428.3
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