Cord for tying ornamental knot around jar neck in gyō style (gyō nagao)

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At A Glance

  • Period

    late 19th-early 20th century
  • Geography

    Osaka, Japan
  • Material

    Silk with synthetic indigo dye
  • Dimension

    H x W (a-cord): 275.5 × 0.9 cm (108 7/16 × 3/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    F2016.20.9a-b
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F2016.20.9a-b

Object Details

  • Artist

    Tsuchida Koryu
  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Chigusa and the Art of Tea (February 22 to July 27, 2014)
  • Origin

    Osaka, Japan
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Tool and Equipment
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