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Noh Costume (Karaori) with Court Carriages, Cherry Blossoms, and Dandelions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The garment is a traditional Japanese kimono. The kimono is light brown with wide sleeves and a pointed collar. It features a design with court carriages, cherry blossoms, and dandelions in various colors including white, blue, green, orange and brown. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–first half of the19th century
Medium:
Twill-weave silk brocade with supplementary-weft patterning in metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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