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Kesa (priest robe), Shinshu sect

Made By Japanese
CultureJapanese
Datelate 18th century
Mediumsilk brocade | and | silk backing
DimensionsOverall: 45 1/2 x 74 3/8 in. (115.6 x 188.9 cm)
Classification(s)
  • EASTERN
Credit LineGift of Arthur J. Waterman, Class of 1928
Terms
  • religious clothing
  • floral motif
  • clouds
Object number73.46
Descriptionorange ground with dragons and flowers, six brocade squares, white ground with gold and multicolor floral designs added, orange silk backing
Inscribedverso in ink on cloth label: GINYAKE/ BROCADE/ SHIN SHU SECT/ PRIEST ROBE/ MADE IN JAPAN/ P.1799.A.D./ K.N.
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