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Obi with Peonies, Fans, and Dewdrops

Japan

Not on view

On this high-quality and luxurious sash, embroidered bouquets of peonies decorate a ground fabric of figured damask (donsu), likely imported from China.

On view from June 7, 2022 – February 20, 2023

Obi with Peonies, Fans, and Dewdrops, Figured damask-weave silk with silk embroidery and couched gold thread, Japan

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