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Buddhist priest's robe (kesa, yokogesa)
Buddhist priest's robe (kesa, yokogesa)

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa, yokogesa)

19th century
Object PlaceJapan
Medium/TechniqueSilk (kinran), gilt paper; lampas with 2/1 twill foundation and 1/2 twill supplementary weave; pieced and appliquéd
DimensionsOverall: 57.2 x 150.4cm (22 1/2 x 59 3/16in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Walter Scott Fitz
Accession number15.270
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased by the donor of Shojiro Nomura; gift to MFA on February 4, 1915

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