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Noh Headdress with Auspicious Motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold Noh headdress with auspicious motifs by an unknown artist. The object shows a brown fabric with a repeating pattern of gold flowers and leaves. The fabric appears to be a long, thin piece that is wider at the top. There is a cut-out on the right side near the top edge of the fabric. The fabric is displayed on a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Twill-weave silk with supplementary gold-thread weft patterning
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
382 × 624 px
Museum record:
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