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Wrapping Cloth (furoshiki) (Japan)

This is a Wrapping cloth (furoshiki). It is dated mid- 20th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is silk, paper patterns and its technique is printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 86.4 × 86.4 cm (34 × 34 in.)

Cite this object as

Wrapping Cloth (furoshiki) (Japan); silk, paper patterns; H x W: 86.4 × 86.4 cm (34 × 34 in.); 1957-47-1-a/x

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