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Robe for Buddhist Priest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a rectangular piece of fabric, possibly silk. Fabric is composed of many small square and rectangular patches sewn together. Each patch features a different design, including flowers, birds, animals, and people. There are two wide borders at top and bottom, and a vertical strip down center. The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow cast by the fabric. The fabric appears to be a robe for a Buddhist priest.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
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