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Noh Robe (Nuihaku) with Butterflies, Chrysanthemums, Maple Leaves, and Miscanthus Grass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored robe with short sleeves and a long skirt. The robe features a pattern of curved green lines resembling waves, with colorful flowers and butterflies embroidered on it. The flowers include chrysanthemums and others, while the foliage includes maple leaves and miscanthus grass. A wide band of lighter gold fabric runs across the middle of the robe, and a small triangular piece of fabric is folded at the top. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 18th century
Medium:
Silk satin with silk embroidery and gold leaf
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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