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Yogi Coverlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green kimono with wide sleeves, pointed top center, straight sides, rounded bottom hem. Large bird in flight on back with outstretched wings, body covered in black spots, wings yellow with orange tips; flying towards branch with blue and yellow flowers. Long blue and beige strands extend from bird to edges of kimono. "Yogi Coverlet".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, resist-dyed and handpainted
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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