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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular, dark-colored fabric with a grid pattern. The fabric appears to be made of silk or a similar material and has a subtle sheen. It is primarily dark gray or black with lighter gray or white accents. The grid pattern consists of vertical and horizontal lines that intersect to form squares. The fabric has a smooth texture with some visible creases and folds. The title of the image is "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" and the artist is unknown. The image can be described as a black and white photograph of a rectangular piece of fabric with a grid pattern, titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)".

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 409 px
Museum record:
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