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Girl's Summer Kimono with Design of Sea Bream and Bamboo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a kimono with a pattern. The kimono is dark blue with a repeating pattern of white vertical lines and sea bream. The garment has long sleeves, a V-shaped neckline, and a central front opening with no fastenings visible. The sleeves are wide and flat, with a slight curve at the edges. The body of the kimono falls straight down from the shoulders, with a slight taper towards the bottom hem. The background of the image is a plain light blue color. The kimono is titled "Girl's Summer Kimono with Design of Sea Bream and Bamboo" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ikat-patterned plain-weave ramie
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
578 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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