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Piece from a Kosode with Crane and Chrysanthemums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with a repeating pattern. A crane with white body, purple wings, red tail and neck, and yellow accents, flying to the right. Red and white flowers with yellow centers and green leaves. White curved lines around the flowers.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin damask (rinzu)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 420 px
Museum record:
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