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Priest's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is divided into sections by vertical and horizontal lines. The pattern includes various shapes, such as flowers, leaves, and abstract designs. The fabric appears to be a priest's robe, with Chinese characters printed on it. The image is titled "Priest's Robe".

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
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