Image

Japanese, Japan

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa), 1800s

Description

Maker

Culture

Japanese

Title

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa)

Year

1800s

Medium

Silk, gilt paper; compound weave

Materials/Techniques

Materials

silk,
gilt paper

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 116.8 cm (46 inches)

Place

Japan

Type

Fashion,
Costume

Credit

Gift of Marshall H. Gould

Object Number

46.103

Exhibition History

Buddhist Vestments

April 30 - July 31, 1993

Use

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