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Kosode

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kosode by unknown artist. Dark brown garment with short sleeves and a long body. The garment has a lapel that folds over to the right side. The sleeves are square cut and about one-third of the way down from the shoulder. The garment appears to be made of a textured fabric. The background is light gray. The garment is centered in the image. The sleeves extend out to the sides. The garment has a straight bottom hem.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Stencil-dyed plain-weave silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
451 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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