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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. The fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by an unknown artist, is rectangular and appears to be made of silk or another smooth material. It has a repeating pattern of various sized circular shapes, possibly flowers or other organic forms. The background of the fabric is dark, and the pattern is lighter in color. The fabric is wrinkled and creased, with some folds and creases visible. The fabric is mounted on a white background, with a small portion of a white border visible around the edges. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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