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Costume of a Japanese Gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black kimono with short sleeves, front fully open to reveal no inner lining, with large rectangular panels on chest and stomach areas; short collar; circular white emblem on upper center; sleeves have wide black cuffs and are gold with purple geometric and floral patterns; garment lies flat against a white background. Costume of a Japanese Gentleman.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
(a) Silk,metalic thread / Plain weave (b) Silk / Plain weave (c) Silk / Plain weave (d) Cotton; Silk / Plain weave (e) Silk / Plain weave (f) Silk / Braided (g) Straw, leather / Woven (h) Straw, leather / Woven (i) Rush; leather; silk; wood / Woven (j) Rush; leather; silk; wood / Woven (k) Cotton / Knit (l) Cotton / Knit
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 541 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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