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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with repeating pattern of small orange and yellow circles. Six large gold squares with intricate pattern are positioned symmetrically on the fabric. The fabric appears to be a traditional Japanese garment, specifically a priest's robe known as Shichijō.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 368 px
Museum record:
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