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Unknown Maker, Japanese

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa)

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Japanese

Culture

Japanese

Title

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa)

Year

1786-1838

Medium

silk,
gilt paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Silk,
gilt paper

Materials

silk, gilt paper

Dimensions

142.9 cm (56 1/4 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

35.515

Type

Costume

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Buddhist Vestments

Japanese Kesa

Apr 30, 1993 – Jul 31, 1993

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Japanese

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa), 1786-1838

silk; gilt paper

142.9 cm (56 1/4 inches) (length)

Gift of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 35.515

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