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Noh Robe (Happi) with Pattern of Flowers and Auspicious Symbols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a rectangular piece of fabric with a floral pattern, laid flat and cut into a T-shape. The fabric has a repeating design of various flowers and leaves in different sizes and shades of gray. The sleeves are on either side, and there is a long vertical section in the center, with a shorter horizontal section at the bottom. The background is plain light gray. Artist: Unknown. Title: Noh Robe (Happi) with Pattern of Flowers and Auspicious Symbols.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk satin with supplementary weft patterning in silk and metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 505 px
Public Domain
Yes
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