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Priest's Robe

Made By Japanese
CultureJapanese
Date1749
Mediumsilk brocade
DimensionsOverall: 44 1/4 x 72 1/4 in. (112.4 x 183.5 cm)
Classification(s)
  • EASTERN
Credit LineGift of Arthur J. Waterman, Class of 1928
Terms
  • floral motif
  • religious clothing
Object number78.31.9
Descriptionwhite ground with multicolor flower pattern. Green silk backing
Inscribedverso l.r. in ink on cloth label: KYOHONISIKI/ BROCADE./ ZENSHU SECT[?]/ PRIEST ROBE/ MADE IN JAPAN/ P. 1749.A.D./ K.N.
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