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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric has a light-colored background with darker designs. The design features rows of vertical lines with clusters of floral patterns and other motifs. The fabric appears to be divided into sections with visible stitching. The fabric is mounted on a gray background. Title: Priest's Robe (Shichijō). Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 403 px
Museum record:
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