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Robe (Kosode) with Mandarin Orange Tree and Auspicious Characters

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Robe with Mandarin Orange Tree and Auspicious Characters, by Japanese artist. The robe is white with a tree featuring green leaves and yellow flowers and fruit. The robe also features several Chinese characters. The robe has short sleeves and appears to be made of silk. The robe is displayed on a stand. The stand has two beige supports, one on either side, near the bottom of the robe. The background is a gradient gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 18th century
Medium
Dyed and embroidered silk crepe with couched gold-wrapped threads
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
492 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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