Noh robe (Nuihaku) with Design of Butterflies and Miscanthus Grass in Mist

Black and white image of a robe. The robe has short sleeves and a long body. The robe has a design of butterflies and grass. The butterflies are black, white and gray. There are 13 butterflies on the robe. The grass is drawn with thin lines. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date: 17th century
Medium: Robe: gold and silver leaf on silk satin damask; butterflies: silk embroidery on plain-weave silk
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 503 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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