Antique Japanese Silk Maru Obi Taisho Phoenix and Chrysanthemum 13′L

Antique Japanese Silk Maru Obi (丸帯): Taisho-Era Phoenix, Chrysanthemum, and Paulownia

Japan, Taisho period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 13′L × 13″W (396 × 33 cm), standard obi size; not directly measured

This is a Japanese silk maru obi, fully woven on a gold ground with a large phoenix among chrysanthemum, paulownia, and bellflower sprays in green, orange, and navy.

The original shop tag dates the piece to the Taisho period and names it as a woven maru obi with a phoenix, chrysanthemum, and paulownia pattern, a fully reversible, heavily patterned construction typical of the most formal obi of the era.

Form: Japanese silk maru obi (丸帯)
Construction or Decoration: Fully woven gold-ground silk; phoenix with chrysanthemum, paulownia, and bellflower motifs
Period: Japan, Taisho period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: 13′L × 13″W (396 × 33 cm)
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Condition: No obvious stains, tears, or losses visible in photos; gold ground shows even, unfaded color. Inspect fully in hand before listing.