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Seven-Panel Buddhist Monk’s Vestment (Shichijō kesa) Made from a Chinese Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular textile with a brown background. The textile features a repeating pattern of dragons, clouds, and waves in shades of brown, orange, blue, and white. The dragons are depicted in various poses, with some facing left and others right. They have five claws and flames around their bodies. The clouds are stylized and scattered throughout the fabric. At the bottom of the textile, a wave pattern is visible. The overall design is symmetrical, with a central section featuring the repeating pattern of dragons and clouds, and a lower section with the wave design. The textile appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk satin brocaded with silk and metallic thread; silk embroidery
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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