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Standard Banner (Sashimono)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a beige-colored sashimono, which is a type of Japanese banner. The sashimono is rectangular in shape with a slightly darker beige color at the top and bottom edges. The top and bottom edges have small, dark brown squares at each corner. The center of the sashimono features a large, red circular emblem. Inside the circular emblem are stylized depictions of what appear to be fish or other aquatic creatures. The background behind the sashimono is a solid light gray color. The sashimono appears to be made of fabric, likely silk or cotton. The artist and title of the piece are "Standard Banner (Sashimono)".

Artwork Details

Date
probably late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, leather, pigment
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
397 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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