Textile ArtsJapanese19th-20th century

Buddhist Priest's Robe (Kesa)

Late Edo to Meiji period, circa 1850-1900

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Brocade

Medium

The support medium is twill. The technique is brocade. The shape/form is "kesa

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 205.7 x W. 114.3 cm (81 x 45 in.)

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