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End of a Noh wig band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two long, narrow, rectangular pieces of material with floral designs. The top piece is orange with a repeating pattern of white flowers and green leaves on a branch. The bottom piece is orange with a cream-colored center section featuring a floral design in shades of brown. The bottom piece has two pointed orange sections on either end that appear to be folded over. The background is a solid gray color. The image depicts an End of a Noh wig band by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Embroidered silk satin with gold leaf patterning
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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