Artwork preview

Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with a light brown border around the edges. The fabric features a repeating pattern of designs. At the top, there are five humanoid figures in a line, each wearing a long dress and with their arms bent at the elbow. Above and below the figures, there are lines of symbols. Below the symbols, there are four identical floral patterns in a line. The bottom edge shows a partial row of more designs.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette