Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with repeating pattern, laid flat on a surface. The fabric is divided into a grid of squares, with some squares featuring a lighter-colored floral pattern and others featuring a darker-colored floral pattern. Squares are arranged in rows and columns; the fabric has a border around the edges with a repeating floral design. The fabric appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly silk, and has a few wrinkles and creases. The image is in black and white. The fabric is titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" and is by an unknown artist.