Kesa (Buddhist Priest’s Robe)
18th century (made)
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Buddhist priest's mantle (kesa) of silk, woven with a design of peonies in green, white and gold on a lilac ground.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Polychrome figured silk |
| Brief description | Kesa (Buddhist priest’s robe), polychrome figured silk, Japan, Edo period, 18th century |
| Physical description | Buddhist priest's mantle (kesa) of silk, woven with a design of peonies in green, white and gold on a lilac ground. |
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| Credit line | Given by T.B. Clarke-Thornhill |
| Object history | Registered File number 1973/946. |
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| Accession number | T.83-1927 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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