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Buddhist Vestment (Kesa)

late 1800s-early 1900s

Japan, Meiji period

(1868–1912)
Medium
diasper satin; silk and gilt paper
Measurements
Average: 102.4 x 201.1 cm (40 5/16 x 79 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Brown 1955.308
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally long diasper satin and silk cloth features repeating patterns of purple, white, and blue flowers against a muted red ground with shimmering gold bands. Narrow vertical seams divide the textile into columns. Six square cream-colored patches, each with a circular gold design, are sewn onto the fabric—one in each corner and two at the bottom center—breaking up the floral patterns with their pale ivory color.

Buddhist Vestment (Kesa)

late 1800s-early 1900s

Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)

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