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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
Public Domain
Yes
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