

The image shows a long, narrow, gray textile with a black border. The fabric appears to be made of silk or a similar material and has a smooth, slightly shiny surface. It is mostly gray, with some darker and lighter areas. There are several small dark spots scattered across the fabric, and a larger light spot in the center. The fabric has a visible weave pattern. The artwork is titled "Shōsōin fragment" by the artist Kochi-no-Tanushi.
Artwork Details
- Date
- dated 756
- Medium
- Silk tabby
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 269 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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