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Noh Costume (Nuihaku) with Scattered Crests

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White kimono with short sleeves, wide and short hem. The garment features a multitude of small circular designs, each encircled. The circular designs contain various motifs, including geometric patterns, plants, and possibly animals. The circular designs are predominantly orange, blue, and yellow. The garment appears to be made of silk or a similar smooth fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 18th–19th century
Medium
Silk embroidery and gold leaf on silk satin
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
506 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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