Geta (Object)

2003-40-38B

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Geta (Object)
Object Number 2003-40-38B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Velvet
Technique Carved | Woven
Description

Pair of rectangular geta with wooden raised sole and velvet and grosgrain padded strap to secure shoe to foot; strap inserted through two holes in sole at heel area and secured underneath with a coiled cord; strap also secured in toe area with a brass trademarked disc in underside; upper sole flat and elevated by rectangular block-shaped pedestals at heel and ball of foot areas; heel pedestal has two pegs inserted.

Height 7 cm
Length 24.1 cm
Width 11.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
Other Number 1926.1.3b - Other Number

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