Image
Description
Maker
Culture
Title
Kesa
Year
1680-1786
Medium
Silk twill weave with gilt paper
Materials/Techniques
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Materials
Techniques
Dimensions
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Length: 181.6 cm (71 1/2 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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inscription on the lining with 19th century date
Place
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Japan
Type
Credit
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Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich
Object Number
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55.402
About
Golden floral patterns of scrolling lotuses are common on kesa. Such patterns are often seen on dark-blue grounds in textiles imported from China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644); this example, however, was made in Japan at a later date. The lining, inscribed in ink, explains that a mother gave this kesa to a temple in remembrance of her deceased daughter.
inscription on the lining with 19th century date
Japan
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Exhibition History
Exhibition History
Use
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