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Woman's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black robe with long sleeves and a high, pointed collar. The robe is decorated with embroidered designs on the sleeves and bottom hem, featuring wave patterns and small white flowers or dots. The robe appears to be made of a lightweight material and is fastened with small buttons or clasps at the neck. The robe is laid flat on a white surface, possibly a sheet or cloth.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the19th century
Medium
Silk tabby
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
516 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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