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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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