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Kosode Fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow piece of fabric. The fabric has a black background with white designs. The designs are made up of rows of circles and curved lines. The circles are filled with various patterns, including dots and swirls. Some of the circles are outlined in white, while others are filled in. The curved lines are also white and extend from the circles, some of them branching out in different directions. The fabric appears to be a type of textile, possibly a kimono fragment, given the title "Kosode Fragment".

Artwork Details

Date
mid-late 17th century
Medium
Ground of black satin damask (rinzu)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
137 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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