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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
Museum record:
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