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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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