Piece from a Summer Robe (Katabira)
Rectangular piece of fabric with rough, uneven edges. Fabric is light-colored with visible weave pattern. Dark-colored design features curved lines and small oval shapes. The design depicts plants with small leaves and stems. The plants are scattered across the fabric in a random, organic pattern. The fabric appears to be a textile fragment. The title of the piece is "Piece from a Summer Robe (Katabira)" and the artist is not specified.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Dye-patterned plain-weave ramie
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 279 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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