Piece from a Robe (Kosode) with Maple Leaves, Curtain, and Large Drum

Long, narrow, rectangular piece of fabric with a design. The fabric is yellow-beige. The top half has a repeating pattern of red, orange, and green maple leaves. The bottom half has a scenic design with a green, red, and beige background. The scene features a building with a red roof and a tree with red and green leaves. A curtain is on the right. A large drum sits on the ground in front of the building. The fabric has a rough, torn edge on the left. It is surrounded by a thick, off-white mat and a thin, dark brown frame.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th century
Medium: Resist-dyed and painted (yūzen) silk crepe with details embroidered in silk and metallic thread
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 157 × 622 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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