Kosode Robe with Roosters and Hens

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This cheerful robe layers high and low felicitous motifs from the avian realm. The roosters, hens, and chicks present a sweet barnyard vision of domestic bliss, and the woven ground features a classical pattern of pine bough and crane associated with stately, celebratory occasions including weddings and the New Year. The red dye is remarkably well preserved for the age of the garment, and even today, its rich color excites the eye as it sets off the tiny grains of scattered bird feed and gold threaded baskets.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art