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Priest's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white rectangular patchwork quilt with various rectangular patterns. The quilt consists of rows of different fabrics stitched together to form a grid like pattern. The fabrics are predominantly shades of white and black. Some of the fabrics have floral designs, while others are solid colors. The quilt is framed with a border around the edges. The title is "Priest's Robe" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 404 px
Museum record:
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