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Priest's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric appears to be a robe, specifically a Priest's Robe by the artist. The fabric is rectangular and takes up most of the image. It has a repeating pattern of various sized circles and dots in a grid-like formation. The pattern is made up of small, intricate designs that are arranged in rows and columns. The fabric appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly silk or cotton. It has a few wrinkles and creases, giving it a slightly rumpled appearance. There are some darker lines and marks on the fabric, possibly from folds or creases. The background of the image is black, with a thin white border around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
480 × 625 px
Museum record:
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