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Noh Costume (Karaori) with Pattern of Fans Floating on Water

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Noh costume, specifically a Karaori, laid flat on a surface. The garment is predominantly light-colored with a pattern of fans floating on water. The pattern features a repeating design of fans and waves in various shades of gray, with some darker and lighter areas. The sleeves are wide and short, while the body of the garment is long and has a central opening with a tie at the top. There are two small labels at the bottom of the image, but the text is too small to read. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The overall style of the garment is traditional Japanese.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Twill-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
534 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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