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Noh Robe (Karaori) with Tortoise Shell Pattern and Crane Lozenges

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a short robe with wide sleeves. The robe is made from shiny fabric and features a repeating pattern of diamonds, each containing a smaller diamond and four pointed shapes. The diamonds are shaded from light to dark gray. A small hood is folded over at the top. The robe's shape resembles the letter "T". A seam runs down the center front. The robe's body extends to a point at the bottom. The sleeves have curved ends.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 19th century
Medium:
Twill-weave silk brocade with supplementary weft patterning
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
519 × 625 px
Museum record:
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