Samurai Sandal
19879J
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 19879J |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Rope | Fiber |
| Technique | Woven |
| Description | Common sandal (waraji) for the left foot made of straw rope. Rope straps attach to the base at five points to secure the sandal to the foot. Rectangular recess cut out below heel. Associated with samurai armor but not exclusive to it. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from G. T. Marsh and Co; subscription of Mrs. Phebe A. Hearst, 1897 |
| Other Number | 44 - Other Number | I:3 - Other Number |
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