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Shōsōin fragment

Kochi-no-Tanushi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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