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Noh Robe (Karaori) with Pattern of Young Pines and Snow-Covered Bamboo on a Red Ground

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a robe with wide sleeves and a small triangular neckline. The robe has a repeating pattern of clusters of three white flowers on thin stems with dark green leaves. The robe appears to be made of silk or another smooth fabric. The robe has a red background. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk twill weave with supplementary weft patterning (karaori)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
597 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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