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Noh Robe (Atsuita) with Young Pines, Cherry Blossoms, and Dandelions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The garment is a traditional Japanese kimono-style robe. The robe has a T-shaped silhouette with short sleeves and a wrap-around design. The robe's background color is predominantly beige and brown. It features a patchwork design composed of rectangular sections with various patterns and colors. The patterns include: - Floral motifs - Geometric designs The robe showcases a variety of colors, including: - Dark brown - Light brown - Beige - Green - Yellow - White The robe appears to be made of fabric with a textured weave. The garment is displayed against a dark gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the19th century
Medium
Twill-weave silk brocade
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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