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Robe (Kosode) with Fishing Net and Characters

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese robe with short wide sleeves and a straight body, made of beige fabric with orange trim at the bottom and on the inside of the sleeves. A design on the robe features a brown fishing net with a large circular pattern behind it, and several Asian characters. The background of the design on the right sleeve is greenish-gray. The robe is displayed against a gray background. The robe appears to be a kosode. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
probably ca. 1660s
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread embroidery, tied resist dyeing on satin damask
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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