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late 17th–mid-18th century · Ground of white bast fiber (asa) · Asian Art

A pattern of spring plants appears on this fragment of a robe meant for Japan's hot summers. The linenlike asa cloth is very cooling physically, and the pattern of plants associated with the freshness of spring must have had a similar psychological effect.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 17th–mid-18th century

Medium

Ground of white bast fiber (asa)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Roy R. and Marie S. Neuberger Foundation Inc. and several members of The Chairman's Council Gifts, 2000 Benefit Fund, and funds from various donors, 2001