Woman's Informal Robe with Pattern of Begonias

Woman's Informal Robe with Pattern of Begonias

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The begonia pattern of this informal robe was woven in subtle shades of gray on a bright yellow ground. The piece still possesses its original sleeve, neck, and hem bands, which also feature a begonia pattern in shades of gray but on a dark gray ground.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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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.