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Kesa (Buddhist Priest's Robe)

1800-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa) of silk, woven with a design of chrysanthemums in pale-colours and gold on a buff ground.

Object details

Categories
Object type
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 robe (kesa) of silk, woven with a design of chrysanthemums in pale-colours and gold on a buff ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 107cm
  • Width: 209cm
Style
Credit line
Given by T.B. Clarke-Thornhill
Object history
Registered File number 1973/946.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.82-1927

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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