[One of pair] Wooden clog, lacquered black on the outside and upper part of inside. Upper at front curved over front part of foot. One character written in black ink on upper side of sole. The clog is much larger than would be necessary for a normal wearer, and the front upper much higher than would be needed unless the wearer inserts both foot and another shoe, perhaps an indoor one. 290 long x 104 w x 95 h.
clog
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