ED2021-131 (Geta)

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A pair of geta shoes (A,B) from Japan. This set, likely a tourist piece, contain 2 wooden prongs on the bottom and red-covered rope on the top to keep the feet in place. These wooden sandals originate from Japan and were used for various reasons throughout the centuries such as distinguishing rank among officials and keeping kimonos from dragging on the ground.

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