DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The June 2021 Auctions: Day 2

Sat, Nov 6, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1170

JAPANESE EMBROIDERED SILK OBI C.1940-1950 W 12.5" L 13'2"

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Embroidered in an intricate patter on dragons and musical instruments. From the collection of Ruth Bliefield, War Crimes Defense Division attorney, 8th army, Yokohama, Japan. 1946-1948. Miss Bliefield collected during this time in Japan and returned home with several mementos of her experience.