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Japanese, Japan

Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa), 1786-1838

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Japanese

Title

Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa)

Year

1786-1838

Medium

Silk and gilt paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • gilt paper

Techniques

  • plain weave,
  • compound weave,
  • yuzen-dyeing,
  • supplementary weft patterning

Dimensions

Length: 163.2 cm (64 1/4 inches)

Place

Japan

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.406

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Designing Traditions Biennial V

August 11, 2017 - January 14, 2018

Use

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