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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by an unknown artist. The fabric is long and rectangular with a repeating pattern. The fabric consists of dark squares with a floral pattern. The squares are separated by vertical and horizontal lines. The floral pattern on the fabric is white and features flowers, leaves, and curved lines. The fabric appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly silk. The background behind the fabric is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1595
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 347 px
Museum record:
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