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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by an artist whose name is not specified. The fabric is dark gray with a textured pattern resembling brocade or damask, featuring a repeating design of floral motifs and geometric shapes. The fabric is divided into sections by thin vertical lines, and there are eight small white squares evenly spaced across the fabric, four on the top and four on the bottom. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and wear around the edges. The background of the image is white, suggesting that the fabric is mounted on a backing or displayed against a neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1625
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 350 px
Public Domain
Yes
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