Japan

Atsuita Karaori (Noh Costume)

late Edo period (1789–1868), Early 19th century
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, warp-float faced 2:1 'Z' twill weave with supplementary brocading wefts; lined with silk, plain weave
172.8 × 136.9 cm (68 × 53.9 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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