The Property of a Gentleman
An Ainu attush robe | Edo period, mid 19th century
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November 5, 02:19 PM GMT
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The Property of a Gentleman
An Ainu attush robe
Edo period, mid 19th century
elm bark fibre (ohyo) with cotton appliqué, and embroidered with cotton
120 cm., 47¼ in. long
For another 19th century example of an Ainu robe in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum (The V&A), accession number T.99-1963, go to: