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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is black and white, with a dense arrangement of small, intricate designs. The designs are mostly circular and resemble flowers or other organic shapes. The fabric appears to be folded or pleated into multiple sections, creating a grid-like effect with vertical lines. The background of the image is light gray, providing contrast to the dark fabric. The fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 369 px
Museum record:
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