Obi (Belt)
Unknown
late Edo period (1789–1868)/ Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century
Medium
All-over pattern of geometric and floral designs; in shades of green, brown, gold and silver
Dimensions
418.5 × 68.3 cm (164 3/4 × 26 7/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
4971
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...