Japan

Karaori (Noh Costume)

18th century, Edo period (1615–1868)
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, twill weave; lined with silk; plain weave; dyed with beni, safflower
171.4 × 136.5 cm (67.5 × 53.7 in)

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