[one of] Pair of sandals (geta) for man or boy. Nikkou shape. Made of one rectangular piece of wood with underside drilled out to leave scallop shapes in supports. Thong made of hemp string covered with two strips of cotton cloth, white on the bottom, blue and white stripes above.String knotted underneath. 190 long x 81 w x 58 h.
raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
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