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Katabira
recto overall
recto overall

Katabira

CultureJapanese
Dateearly 19th century
MediumBast fiber (asa), silk, and embroidery
DimensionsOverall: 62 × 48 1/4 inches (157.48 × 122.56 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-142/17
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DescriptionIndigo-dyed (chayazome) bast fiber (asa) ground with silk and metallic thread embroidery. Design has symbols from the Tale of Genji.
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Katabira fragment
Katabira fragment
mid-18th century
31-142/34.38
Kosode fragment
Kosode fragment
late 17th-early 18th century
31-142/34.1
Katabira fragment
Katabira fragment
1700-1749
31-142/34.30
recto overall
Kyōgen Jacket (Suō-type)
late 19th-early 20th century
32-142/18
Katabira
Katabira
1750-1799
31-142/12
Jacket
Jacket
late 19th-early 20th century
31-142/64
Trousers
Trousers
19th century
31-142/62
Fragment from katabira with design of peony flowers on bamboo fence
Fragment from katabira with design of peony flowers on bamboo fence
late 17th-early 18th century
31-100/73
recto overall
Katabira (Summer Robe)
1750-1799
31-100/76
Katabira fragment
Katabira fragment
mid-18th century
31-100/39
Fragment from katabira with design of maple leaves, outdoor screen, and clouds
Fragment from katabira with design of maple leaves, outdoor screen, and clouds
1750-1799
31-100/63
Fragment from katabira with water plantain (omodaka) design
Fragment from katabira with water plantain (omodaka) design
17th century
31-142/34.3