Robe
19th century (made)
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Robe for a No dancer of brocaded silk and satin. The upper part is woven in silk and gilt paper strips on a satin ground. The skirts are woven in gold thread on a silk ground. Made up of several pieces stitched together, it is cut square, and has short square sleeves, slightly rounded off at the lower ends. Between the skirts is a long narrow opening. Pattern on the upper part consists of a diaper of rosettes within hexagons. Lined with silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk satin, woven in gilt paper strips, silk and gold thread, lined with silk |
| Brief description | Robe of brocaded silk satin, woven in gilt paper strips, silk and gold thread, Japan, 19th century |
| Physical description | Robe for a No dancer of brocaded silk and satin. The upper part is woven in silk and gilt paper strips on a satin ground. The skirts are woven in gold thread on a silk ground. Made up of several pieces stitched together, it is cut square, and has short square sleeves, slightly rounded off at the lower ends. Between the skirts is a long narrow opening. Pattern on the upper part consists of a diaper of rosettes within hexagons. Lined with silk. |
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| Credit line | Given by John A. Hay, Esq., in the name of his brother, the late Captain Hay |
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| Accession number | T.49-1915 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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