Robe (Kosode) with Fishing Net and Characters
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Robe (Kosode) with Fishing Net and Characters

TitleRobe (Kosode) with Fishing Net and Characters
Dateprobably ca. 1660s 17th century
MediumSilk and metallic thread embroidery, tied resist dyeing on satin damask
ClassificationCostumes
OriginJapan Japan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation and Parnassus Foundation/Jane and Raphael Bernstein Gifts, and funds from various donors, 2011
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Robe (Kosode) with Fishing Net and Characters” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated probably ca. 1660s. It is executed in silk and metallic thread embroidery, tied resist dyeing on satin damask and classified as costumes. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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