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Robe (Kosode) with Cherry Blossoms and Cypress Fence

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The garment is a traditional Japanese robe called a kosode. The robe is primarily off-white. The robe has short sleeves. The robe features a floral pattern with cherry blossoms. The floral pattern includes green leaves and brown and pink blossoms. The robe has a geometric pattern on the lower half, with diagonal stripes in red, green, and off-white. The robe's hem is orange. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 17th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread embroidery with resist dyeing on satin damask
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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