Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa)

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Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa)

Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Costumes; ecclesiastical
Silk twill, tie-resist ikat dyed (kasuri) warp, with silk and gilt-paper suppementary weft patterning (karaori), with silk braided cord
45 × 81 1/2 in. (114.3 × 207.01 cm)
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury (M.39.2.16)
Not currently on public view