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Woman's Summer Kimono with Design of Small Crosses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a woman's summer kimono with a design of small crosses. The kimono is laid flat and viewed from the front. It has a T-shaped silhouette with short, wide sleeves. The body of the kimono is a dark blue color with very small, evenly spaced, light-colored crosses printed on it. The kimono appears to be made of a lightweight material. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ikat-patterned plain-weave ramie
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
507 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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