Japanese silk brocade obi fabric. Taiso or Meiji periods? Most at TX-14B. (A): Charcoal gray; gold pattern of chrysanthemums and vines. Fair: torn selvedge and stains; slight discoloration of center fold. (B): Black OBI; olive green dragon; pale green-gray flowers; tiny pale gray- green morning glories. Good: some discoloration. (C): Black; gold chrysanthemums and peacock feathers. Good: cut; color dam. (D): Metallic gray; weft stripes; gold vines; chrysanthemum patterns. Good: red and orange color bleeding from weft stripes. TX-14C. (E): Brown; brown chrysanthemum patterns, flowers, grasses, and leaves. Good: wear on center fold. TX-14C. (F): Gray-green; white & gray-green pompom chrysanthemums; dk. green leaves; off-white maple leaves; water pattern. Excellent. TX-14C. (G): Dark blue; gold/olive pine patterns, plum blossoms, tea houses, flying cranes, pheasants. Good. (H): Black; crane patterns, pines, clouds, and chrysanthemums. Good. (I): Purple OBI; gold and silver pine motif; silver bamboo leaves and cloud patterns. Fair: wear on center crease and edges. (J): Khaki green satin weave OBI; black and gold phoenix, flowers, and tendrils pattern design. Poor: water damage.

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