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Priest's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Priest's Robe" by an unknown artist. The fabric is white with a repeating pattern of small, dark-colored flowers and leaves. The fabric appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly silk or cotton, and has a smooth texture. The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the fabric. The fabric fills most of the image, with a small white border around it. In the bottom-right corner, there is a small line of white text.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 421 px
Public Domain
Yes
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