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End of a Noh wig band

late 18th century
Not on view
This band, lacking red in the embroidery is used for middle-aged or elderly female roles.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: End of a Noh wig band
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Embroidered silk satin with gold leaf patterning
  • Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (3.8 x 49.5 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Teiji Ito, by exchange, 1984
  • Object Number: 1984.351
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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