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Priest's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a fabric titled "Priest's Robe". The fabric is rectangular and appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly silk or satin. The fabric has a repeating pattern of small, detailed circular floral motifs. Four of the circular floral motifs are enclosed within a square bordered with detailed floral designs. Three squares are positioned along the top, spaced unevenly. One square is positioned on the bottom left. The fabric appears crumpled with a large horizontal crease running across the middle and a vertical crease on the left edge.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 445 px
Museum record:
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