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Robe (Kosode) with Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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