Buddhist priest's stole (ohi)

Edolate 1800s

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Blue satin patterned with rows of stylized flower and rows of leaves. Four green old silk satin shiten with flat gold thread dating from the early 19th century. Lining: black silk plain weave. May be a Taoist replacement.

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Title: Buddhist priest's stole (ohi)
Creator: Edo
Date Created: late 1800s
Rights: Public Domain
Medium / Support: silk, metallic thread
External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection
Creation Period: Edo
Accession Number: 33.482

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