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Japanese

Kesa, 1791

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Japanese

Title

Kesa

Year

1791

Medium

silk; gilt paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

silk,
gilt paper

Techniques

compound weave

Dimensions

188.6 cm (74 3/16 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Painted in black on lining back:Belonging to Yenso, the 25th priest of the temple, 1741 A.D.The name of the donor of the robe is Dotokenmotsu.In the spring of the year 1791, Rokyoso the 30th priest, repaired the lining.

Type

Fashion,
Costume

Credit

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

35.313

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