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Piece of Cloth for Kimono with Pattern of Pinks, Umbrellas, Maple Leaves, Lanterns, and Splashed Geometric Motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with white designs. Rectangular shape. The fabric features a repeating pattern of white motifs on a black background. The motifs include: umbrella-like shapes, maple leaves, pink-like flowers, lantern-like shapes, and geometric splashes. The fabric has a rough, textured appearance with visible weave. The edges are rough and uneven. Handwritten numbers are printed at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Plain-weave asa with warp and weft kasuri (ikat ) patterning
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
483 × 624 px
Museum record:
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