Robe (Kosode) with Shells and Sea Grasses

Date

early 17th century

Type

Kosode

Medium

Embroidery and gold leaf on plain-weave silk patterned with warp floats

Department

Asian Art

Culture

Japan

Institution

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Object number

1992.253

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Nomura, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. Morris Nomura, 1992