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Buddhist Abbot's Hat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buddhist Abbot's Hat by unknown artist. Black and white photo of a hat. The hat has a short, rounded top and a long back flap. Top and sides covered in a paisley patterned fabric. Back flap made of solid dark-colored fabric. Hat is mostly symmetrical with a center front seam. Long back flap hangs down to bottom of photo. Background is light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Compound satin
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
348 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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