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Priest's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of various sized circles and other designs. The fabric is likely a priest's robe, by artist unknown. The background of the image is white, with some numbers and letters printed on it. The fabric takes up most of the image, with some small portions of the white background visible around the edges. The fabric has a dense pattern of circles and other shapes in various sizes, with some areas appearing lighter or darker than others. There are some rectangular patches with intricate designs scattered throughout the fabric. The edges of the fabric appear to be rough and uneven. Some handwritten numbers are on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 415 px
Museum record:
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