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Noh Robe (Karaori) with Pattern of Bamboo and Young Pines on Bands of Red and White

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The robe is rectangular with short sleeves that curve outward. Bands of red and white alternate across the robe. A pattern of green bamboo and young pines appears on the white bands. The red bands have a diamond shaped pattern. The robe appears to be made of shiny fabric. A wooden dowel runs through the top of the robe. The background is blue.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
Twill-weave silk with resist-dyed warps, supplementary weft patterning in silk, and gold-leaf paper strips (karaori)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
586 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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