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Noh Costume (Nuihaku) with Ivy, Incense Wrappers, and Bamboo Blinds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The traditional Japanese garment features a predominantly brown base color with a vibrant floral pattern. The pattern includes various shades of red, orange, white, black, and blue. The design also incorporates plaid and stripes in red and gold. A repeating motif consists of boats on water with floral designs. The garment is cut into distinct sections: a triangular section at the top center, two wide rectangular sections on either side, and a flared bottom section divided into multiple layers. The sleeves are wide and rectangular. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 18th century
Medium:
Silk embroidery and gold leaf on silk satin
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
551 × 625 px
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