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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
Public Domain
Yes
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