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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
Museum record:
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