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Kosode Fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical black and white artwork; long and narrow; depiction of chrysanthemums with long stems and sparse leaves; flowers are large and circular with visible stamens; stems have straight lines with small hash marks; leaves are pointed and have a straight central vein with lines fanning out; some leaves have visible patterns; background is light gray with dark spots; artwork appears to be a fragment; titled Kosode Fragment; by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Ground of white satin damask (rinzu)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
158 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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