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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by unknown artist. The fabric is light-colored, possibly beige or off-white, with a subtle texture that resembles woven material. The fabric appears to be made up of multiple vertical panels or strips, sewn together to form a larger rectangle, with a row of similar fabric running along the top edge; two black ties protruding from either side. The fabric features a variety of darker spots throughout and a solid fringe along the bottom edge, which may be due to wear and tear or intentional design. The fabric hangs on a white background. A label on the bottom right features typed numbers.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 396 px
Museum record:
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