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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a rectangular piece of fabric with a patterned design. The fabric is predominantly dark-colored with a repeating pattern of starburst-like shapes. The starburst-like shapes are arranged in rows and columns across the fabric. There are vertical strips of fabric sewn together to form the larger piece. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some areas showing signs of discoloration and deterioration. The fabric has a worn, aged appearance with some parts lighter in color. The title of the fabric is "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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