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Noh Costume (Nuihaku) with Millet and Nandina Berries on a Background of Pine Branches and Zither Bridges

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan Noh costume with short sleeves and wide hem; beige background with embroidered scenes of millet, nandina berries, and zither bridges; scenes consist of green stems with pink millet and berries; purple leaves; subtle background texture; image shows back view.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk embroidery and gold leaf on silk twill
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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