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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular, black and white textile with a repeating pattern. The textile, titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" and created by an unknown artist, hangs from a rod at the top, with small wrinkles visible. The textile is composed of 12 squares arranged in 3 rows of 4. Each square features a geometric pattern of triangles in varying shades of gray, with a circular design overlaid on top. The circular designs are white with a floral-like pattern in the center. The background behind the textile is plain white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 372 px
Public Domain
Yes
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