Buddhist priest's robe (kesa) fragment

18th century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Dark blue satin patterned with alternating rows of phoenix (h�-�) roundels; dragon (ry�) roundels; lion (shishi) roundels; with stylized cloud forms in the interstices. Lining: (color?) silk plain weave. Paper interlining.

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Details

Title: Buddhist priest's robe (kesa) fragment
Date Created: 18th century
Rights: Public Domain
Medium / Support: Gold Flat Paper Thread | Paper Interlining
External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
Dimensions: 26 x 9 in.
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection
Accession Number: 33.549

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