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[One of pair of wooden sandals (geta), Nikkou shape. Cut from solid piece of wood, with two supports and a flat sole. Upper sole covered with woven sheaths of bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides S. & Z.) Thongs (hanao) of hemp string covered with green leather. Beneath the toe area where the string comes through a metal cover attached with four nails. 233 long x 92 w x 54 h.
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