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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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