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Buddhist priest's robe (noh-e kesa, 7 jo)

Meijilate 18th century, retailored 19th centu

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

A kesa made of two different fabrics in the noh-e style. The patched panels (j�) are yellow damask. The uncut panels (y�) separating the j� are blue patterned silk. The corner patches (shiten) are pink patterned silk. Instead of shoulder patches (nite

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  • Title: Buddhist priest's robe (noh-e kesa, 7 jo)
  • Creator: Meiji
  • Date Created: late 18th century, retailored 19th centu
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
  • Dimensions: 95 1/2 x 48 1/4 in.
  • Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
  • Credit Line: The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection
  • Creation Period: Meiji
  • Accession Number: 33.5
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

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