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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a piece of fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a repeating pattern of large flowers and leaves in a light color on a dark background. The fabric appears to be divided into sections by thin lines. In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a small label with text that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1525
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 459 px
Museum record:
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