Shawl with Peacock-Feather Decor, Possibly a Buddhist Priest's Stole (Ohi)
19th century
Description
This columnar garment is a stole made of a single piece of cloth. It is possibly an a Buddhist priest's stole (ōhi), intended to be worn in concert with a kesa (robe). The fabric is a black silk decorated with bold images of light bluish green peacock feathers, the heart-shaped tips of the feathers colored yellow in white and bright yellow.
Dimensions
max. H. 152.4 x W. 32.5 cm (60 x 12 13/16 in.)
Provenance
Louis V. Ledoux Collection, New York (by 1948), by descent; to his son L. Pierre Ledoux, New York (1948-2001), by inheritance; to his widow Joan F. Ledoux, New York, (2001-2013), gift; to Harvard Art Museums, 2013. Footnotes: 1. Louis V. Ledoux (1880-1948) 2. L. Pierre Ledoux (1912-2001) 3. On long term loan to Harvard Art Museums from 1985 to 2013.
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