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Japanese

Kesa, 1750-1850

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Japanese

Title

Kesa

Year

1750-1850

Medium

Silk compound weave with gilt paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • gilt paper

Techniques

  • compound weave

Dimensions

205.7 cm (81 inches) (length)

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

35.309A

About

This technically elaborate kesa with nine columns was meant for formal occasions. The four corner squares (shiten) feature the guardians of the north, south, east, and west, also called the shiten. This kesapresents the Buddhist cosmos: the central column stands for the Buddha and the corner squares represent the four guardian kings. The textile from which this kesa was made resembles those used for Nō theater costumes.

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Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Buddhist Vestments

April 30 - July 31, 1993

A World of Costume and Textiles

September 22 - November 12, 1989

Kesa

November 20, 1987 - February 28, 1988

Japanese Buddhist Priest Robes

Related

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