Noh Robe (Karaori) with Court Carriages and Cherry Blossoms
The image shows a short-sleeved, collarless robe with a central front opening. The robe has a repeating pattern featuring court carriages and cherry blossoms. The robe appears to be made of silk or another smooth fabric and has a subtle sheen. The sleeves are wide and straight, and the robe falls just above the knee. The background of the image is a plain gray wall. The robe is displayed on a stand, and the image is in black and white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th–early 20th century
- Medium
- Twill-weave silk brocade with supplementary weft patterning in metallic thread
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 484 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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