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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black and white patterned textile, predominantly dark with lighter areas. The pattern resembles woven fabric with varying shades of gray and black. Three lighter square patches are positioned horizontally across the top third of the textile. A lighter rectangular area is centered, with a darker section to its right. The background behind the textile is plain white. Title: Priest's Robe (Shichijō), Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 382 px
Public Domain
Yes
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