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Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow robe with short sleeves and a triangular collar. Red bands across the top with medallions and vines. Red, blue and purple birds flying and floral designs. Lower section features flying birds and plants. The robe "Robe" is by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Resist-dyed and painted (bingata) silk crepe
Culture:
Japan (Okinawa, Ryūkyū Islands)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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