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Noh Robe (Karaori) with Autumn Grasses and Butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red fabric with a repeating pattern of blue, white, and orange flowers and grasses. The fabric is shaped like a traditional Japanese garment with wide sleeves and a peplum hem. Two triangular sections at the top. Light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Twill-weave silk with brocading in silk and supplementary weft patterning in silk and metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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