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Two Kosode Fragments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Two Kosode Fragments" by the artist unknown. Black fabric with a band of white circular sequins across the top, another band with a floral pattern near the middle. A corner of the fabric is folded over to the right. The fabric has a shiny surface and appears to have a subtle pattern. There are two white flowers with five petals each on the right side of the band. A teardrop-shaped white area is on the right side. The background of the image is gray. The fabric is rectangular with a folded corner.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 17th century
Medium
Ground of purple satin damask (rinzu)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
495 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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