『金襴緞子絵図』|Picture Book of Gold Brocades (Kinrandonsu ezu)
Unknown Artist
1783
Medium
Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper
Dimensions
Image: 7 7/8 × 5 3/16 in. (20 × 13.2 cm)
Classification
Illustrated Books
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Betty and Paul Nomura, in memory of Nomura Shōjirō, 2018
Accession Number
2018.954.22
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of Edo-period with *Picture Book of Gold Brocades (Kinrandonsu ezu)*, a delicate woodblock-printed book created in 1783 by an unknown artist. Produced during a time of relative peace and cultural flourishing (1615–1868), this compact volume—measuring just 7 7/8 × 5 3/16 inches—captures the splendor of kinran, luxurious gold-threaded brocades prized for kimonos, theater costumes, and elite furnishings. These textiles symbolized wealth and status, often blending Japanese craftsmanship with influences from Chinese silk trade. Woodblock printing, the book's medium of i...