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Noh Costume (Nuihaku) with Books and Nandina Branches

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a traditional Japanese Noh costume. The costume is primarily tan with a pattern of orange flowers, blue and green leaves, and various designs including books and nandina branches. The sleeves are wide and short. The body of the costume has a flared shape. There are multiple pleats on the bottom half. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 18th century
Medium:
Silk embroidery and metallic leaf on silk satin
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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