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<em>Sumibōshi</em> literally means "hat with corners" in Japanese, and refers to the square shape made when this textile hat is tied on the head. Actors playing the roles of religious figures in Nō theater often wear this kind of cap. It derives from Buddhist vestments.
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95332
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Sumibōshi
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95332
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Sumibōshi
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<em>Sumibōshi</em> literally means "hat with corners" in Japanese, and refers to the square shape made when this textile hat is tied on the head. Actors playing the roles of religious figures in Nō theater often wear this kind of cap. It derives from Buddhist vestments.
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1800–1850
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en
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Q79476605
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Garment
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Average: 257.2 x 67.3 cm (101 1/4 x 26 1/2 in.)
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Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
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1916.11
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silksatin weave; metal thread weft
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Sumibōshi (角帽子), 1800–1850. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Silksatin weave; metal thread weft; average: 257.2 x 67.3 cm (101 1/4 x 26 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Worcester R. Warner Collection, 1916.11
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角帽子
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Textiles
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The design on this hat is meant to resemble metal hanging ornaments adorning the interiors of Japanese Buddhist temples.
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Worcester R. Warner Collection
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2026-05-29 05:06:39.147000
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95332
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silksatin weave; metal thread weft
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