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Priest's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray rectangular textile titled "Priest's Robe" by an unidentified artist. The fabric appears to be made of a rough, uneven material with visible texture and crinkles throughout. There are rows of squares across the fabric, with each square containing a circle in the center. The fabric is light gray with darker gray shadows throughout, suggesting creases and folds. A thin white border surrounds the fabric on all sides. In the top-left corner of the border, there is a small black printed text. The overall appearance of the fabric suggests it may be an aged or worn item of clothing, specifically a priest's robe.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 382 px
Public Domain
Yes
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