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Priest's Robe (Shichijō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric is black with a repeating design of white flowers and leaves on a dark background. The fabric is divided into sections by thin vertical lines. The fabric is laid flat on a white surface, with the edges slightly curled up. The fabric titled "Priest's Robe (Shichijō)" by artist unknown appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly silk or satin, and has a smooth texture. There are no other objects or features in the image besides the fabric and the white background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1775
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 378 px
Museum record:
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