Robe
19th century (made)
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Priest's robe (Kwava) of silk brocade, woven in strips of gilt paper on a brown silk ground. Worn by a Buddhist Priest of the Jodo (Pure Land) Sect. It consists of an oblong panel, suspended from four bands, and a shoulder-piece. The pattern consists of a medley of motives (dragons, rosettes, broken diaper, and a selection of the Takaramono or Treasures of the Seven Gods of Luck). Partly lined with white silk damask (floral pattern).
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk; partly lined with silk damask |
| Brief description | Priest's robe of brocaded silk, partly lined with silk damask, Japan, Edo or Meiji period, 19th century |
| Physical description | Priest's robe (Kwava) of silk brocade, woven in strips of gilt paper on a brown silk ground. Worn by a Buddhist Priest of the Jodo (Pure Land) Sect. It consists of an oblong panel, suspended from four bands, and a shoulder-piece. The pattern consists of a medley of motives (dragons, rosettes, broken diaper, and a selection of the Takaramono or Treasures of the Seven Gods of Luck). Partly lined with white silk damask (floral pattern). |
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| Object history | Acquired with Japanese suit of armour (M.147-1922) for £2. Registered File number 1922/5659. |
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| Accession number | T.174-1922 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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