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Hearst Museum object titled Altar cloth, accession number 9-5669, described as Buddhist altar cloth; black satin twill brocaded in floral pattern; soft greens and browns; gilt paper ribbon; coarse cotton lining with inscription (see remarks); 38 in x 38.5 in

Hearst Museum object titled Altar cloth, accession number 9-5651, described as Altar cloth, Buddhist; red satin patterned with nine 16 petaled chrysanthemum roundels (one in center surrounded by the other eight); alternating rows of a traditional patterned roundel of hanabishi (lozenge-shaped flowers) in center surrounded by four cloves (chojo) and four stylized wisteria (fuji); width 66 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Altar cloth, accession number 9-5474, described as Altar cover; green satin with long warp floats; square; alternating rows of lung dragon with pearl and stylized flowers; dragon’s head of tarnished silver; pattern in red, blue and black; plainweave cotton lining. 26 x 29 inches (67 x 76 cm).

Hearst Museum object titled Back cushion, bandori, accession number 9-23029, described as Traditional Japanese bandori woven entirely from rice straw ("wara") with some cotton rag woven into the base of the carrying straps and cords attaching them to bottom "rim" of object. Tag indicates that the rice straw is woven in "neko" style; straw is braided vertically with the appearance of parallel plaits, yet the braid is continuous. Weave continues around the sides of the bandori without any break or seams. This creates a funnel shape with opening at either end. One end is "sewn" shut, while the other becomes the mouth of the bandori, where items may be carried. Two braided shoulder straps the length of the basket taper into cords that are attached to the bottom "rim.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15497, described as Coat; cotton; possibly resist dyed, plain weave; black ground, grey, white, one red design; 34 1/2 inches long at back of neck, 12 inch sleeves; geometric, calligraphy motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Garment, accession number 9-15532a,b, described as Two piece man's garment, trousers and top with free hanging bands; cotton; plain weave, printed, reserve dyed, crests may have been inked after dying; black, grey ground, black, white crests; all over diaper design plus family crest medallions; a. 34 in. long at longest point, b. 21 1/2 in. long at back of neck.

Hearst Museum object titled Hanging, accession number 9-15534, described as Textile mounted on paper and rolled; cotton, silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, paper, bamboo; plain weave, printed, embroidered, framed with other textiles; floral, cloud motives; 7 in. x 64 3/4 in.

Hearst Museum object titled Hanging, accession number 9-15466, described as Textile mounted on paper and rolled; cotton, paper, bamboo; plain weave ikat framed in other textiles; blue and white ikat, brown frame; 11 by 36 3/4 inches; possibly leopard motive.

Hearst Museum object titled Hanging, accession number 9-15474, described as Textile mounted on paper and rolled; cotton, paper, bamboo; plain weave cotton, printed, framed in other textiles; blue and white print, framing textiles colors varies; 14 by 48 inches; flower and fruit motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Hanging, accession number 9-15462, described as Textile mounted on paper and rolled; cotton, paper, bamboo; ikat, plain weave, framed in other textiles; blue and white ikat, framing textiles green, black, brown; 12 1/2 by 39 1/2 inches; calligraphic motives.