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Buddhist priest's robe (kesa)
Japanese
Edo-Meiji era
latter half of the 19th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Appliquéd Shuchin, silk, gilt paper; 4and1 satin weave patterned with weft floats bound in 1/2 twill order and and supplimentary wefts (gilt paper) bound in 1\4 twill order; pieced and appliquéd
Dimensions
Overall: 107.3 × 209.8 cm (42 1/4 × 82 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bliss Knapp
Accession Number50.297
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSeven-columned kesa with decoration of peonies. Columns, dividing bands, border, shiten: indigo silk figured satin-weave ground with painterly motifs of alternating peonies and branches with scattered butterflies. The metallic yarn consists of gold-wrapped thread. Niten: dark blue silk figured satin-weave ground with floral arabesques. The composition of the arabesques resembles the interlocking circular shapes of the shokko pattern. Lining: striped plain-weave silk (modern addition).
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Bliss Knapp to the MFA, March 9, 1950.