What medium is "Fragments of a Summer Kosode (Katabira) with Grapevine"?

Fragments of a Summer Kosode (Katabira) with Grapevine is Shibori-dyed plain-weave bast fiber (asa) embroidered with silk and metallic thread .

Is "Fragments of a Summer Kosode (Katabira) with Grapevine" in the public domain?

Yes, Fragments of a Summer Kosode (Katabira) with Grapevine is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fragments of a Summer Kosode (Katabira) with Grapevine

Q: When was "Fragments of a Summer Kosode (Katabira) with Grapevine" created?

This artwork was created late 17th–mid-18th century.

Unknown Artist

late 17th–mid-18th century

Medium

Shibori-dyed plain-weave bast fiber (asa) embroidered with silk and metallic thread

Dimensions

A: H. 17 3/8 in. (44.2 cm); W. 17 15/16 in. (45.5 cm) B: H. 18 9/16 in. (47.2 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Dyed and Embroidered

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Roy R. and Marie S. Neuberger Foundation Inc. and several members of The Chairman's Council Gifts, 2000 Benefit Fund, and funds from various donors, 2001

Accession Number

2001.428.11a, b

Fragments of a Summer Kosode (Katabira) with Grapevine

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