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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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