Buddhist priest's robe (kesa), 18th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Silk, silver threadexpand_more
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Kremenexpand_more 83.135
Not on Viewexpand_more
The majority of this kesa is made of a green silk brocade with birds and flowering trees in a variety of colored and metallic threads. Additional orange patches show peonies and butterflies depicted in gold and silver thread.
Details
- Title
- Buddhist priest's robe (kesa)
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 83.135
- Curator Approved
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