

Robe (Kosode) with Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies
Dark gray robe with wide sleeves and a triangular collar. The robe is made of a textured fabric. There are no visible patterns or designs on the robe itself. A central seam runs down the middle, and there are seams on the sides. The robe appears to be a traditional Japanese garment, specifically a kosode. The background is white. Cherry blossoms and butterflies are depicted on the robe. The blossoms are pink with yellow centers. The butterflies are yellow with black details. They are scattered across the robe.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th–early 19th century
- Medium
- Plain-weave silk with stencil-dyeing
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 517 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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