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Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa)Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century

Not on view
Horizontal Japanese silk brocade panel with a salmon and sage green grid pattern scattered with colorful floral clusters, spoked wheel motifs, and small butterflies

Unknown, Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa), Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Miss Bella Mabury, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa)
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
Medium
Silk twill, tie-resist ikat dyed (kasuri) warp, with silk and gilt-paper suppementary weft patterning (karaori), with silk braided cord
Dimensions
45 × 81 1/2 in. (114.3 × 207.01 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury
Accession Number
M.39.2.16
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles