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Standard Banner (Sashimono)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a design on it. The fabric is off-white with a grid pattern and has three horizontal black stripes. The top and bottom stripes are the same width, while the middle stripe is slightly wider. In the center of the fabric, there is a red circle with a white design that resembles leaves or petals. The design is symmetrical, with curved lines extending from the center of the circle to the edge. The fabric appears to be aged, with visible signs of wear and tear. Search terms: - off-white rectangular fabric - horizontal black stripes - three stripes - red circle - symmetrical white design - leaf or petal pattern - aged fabric

Artwork details

Date:
probably late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, pigment
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
464 × 624 px
Museum record:
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