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Trousers for kyōgen theatre

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan trousers for kyōgen theatre, made by an unknown artist. The trousers are made of tan fabric with a high collar and a tie at the top. The fabric has 14 circular designs with various objects inside including vases, bottles, and other containers. The objects are colored blue, beige, and brown. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Resist-dyed and painted plain-weave bast fiber, probably ramie
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
406 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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