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Surcoat (<i>Jinbaori</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Surcoat (Jinbaori) by unknown artist shows a primarily brown sleeveless garment with a hood. The inside of the garment and central panel are made of gold-colored fabric with a repeating pattern of circles. The garment features a red band across the top on either side of the hood. Two gold ties are located on either side just below the red band. A brown band crosses the top of the central panel. The left and right sides have different designs. The right side has a design with blue lines. The left side depicts a design with shades of brown, gold, and blue. The background of the image the surcoat is displayed on is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk, felt, metallic thread, wood, lacquer
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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