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Kosode

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red kosode with a silver and blue design on a white background, laid flat with sleeves outstretched. The garment has a V-shaped neckline and two round silver brooches. The design at the bottom features waves, rocks, and a flowering branch. The top portion is entirely red.

Artwork Details

Medium
Yuzen-dyed and painted, mostly on lower half of garment
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
571 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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