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Buddhist priest's robe (kesa)

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa)

Early 19th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueAppliquéd silk, gilt paper filé; 4and1 satin weave foundation with continuous supplementary wefts bound in 1/4 twill order (shuchin), pieced and appliquéd
DimensionsHeight x width: 107.8 x 196.0 cm (42 7/16 x 77 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bliss Knapp
Accession number60.1166
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Bliss Knapp to the MFA October 13, 1960.

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