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Priest's Robe and Stole

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two rectangular, textured fabric pieces. The larger piece is below the smaller piece. The fabric is light-colored with a grid pattern and dark spots and squares. The larger piece has 5 dark squares evenly spaced across the top. The smaller piece has 2 dark squares, one on each end. The fabric appears worn and deteriorated. The image is titled "Priest's Robe and Stole" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 464 px
Museum record:
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