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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by an unknown artist. The fabric is divided into sections with a repeating pattern of various designs including some with Japanese characters. The fabric appears to be made of silk or another smooth material and has a shiny appearance. The fabric has many folds and creases, giving it a wrinkled appearance. The background of the image is white, with a small portion of the fabric's edge visible on the left side. The photograph is in black and white. The image is rectangular in shape.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 343 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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