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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric. The fabric is mostly gray with a darker patterned border at the top and bottom. The patterned border contains light-colored flowers on a dark background. The fabric appears wrinkled and has several creases. There are 2 light-colored patches, one on the top left and one on the bottom right. The background behind the fabric is white. The fabric is titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1625
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 350 px
Public Domain
Yes
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