Antique Japanese Silk Obi Sash Garden Pavilion and Bridge Scene 13′L

Antique Japanese Silk Maru Obi: Garden Pavilion, Bridge, and Ox-Cart Scene

Japan, early 20th century

Dimensions: 13′L × 13″W (396 × 33 cm)

This is a Japanese silk obi sash woven in soft grey and tan tones with a garden landscape: pavilions among pine trees, an arched bridge over a stream, an ox-cart, and flowering shrubs.

Pictorial landscape scenes like this one, drawn from classical garden and courtly imagery, were a popular subject for formal obi of the early 20th century.

Form: Japanese silk obi
Construction or Decoration: Woven silk; garden pavilion, arched bridge, ox-cart, and pine landscape scene
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Period: Japan, early 20th century
Dimensions: 13′L × 13″W (396 × 33 cm)
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Condition: Photos are limited; no obvious stains, tears, or losses visible.