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Obi - Artifacts

Description
Girl's pre-tied obi for 7-5-3 birthday celebration Orange, silver and gold brocade, cranes with yellow and green pine trees, gold and silver tortoise shell design on red background. (symbolizes longevity). Tied in "butterfly" style with two red and white decorative fringed cords attached to center of the bow, each fringe has a gold colored metal bell at the center of the decorative knot (to chase away evil spirits). Back of tie has a T-shaped metal piece which fits into the tied sash portion of the obi. Originally stored in a cardboard box with kanji written in black in on top "7-5-3 birthday celebration obi for Kazuyo"
Object ID
1998.059.006