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Standard Banner (Sashimono)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and beige banner with a red stripe across the middle featuring a beige circular symbol. The top and bottom sections are beige. The circular symbol has a horizontal line through the middle. The banner appears to be made of fabric and has visible stitching on the left side. The top edge of the banner is folded over. The background of the image is gray. "Standard Banner (Sashimono)" by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
probably 18th century
Medium:
Silk, pigment
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
490 × 624 px
Museum record:
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