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Kesa

A work made of silk, gilt-paper-strip-wrapped silk, and peacock-feather-wrapped silk; tapestry weave.
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  • A work made of silk, gilt-paper-strip-wrapped silk, and peacock-feather-wrapped silk; tapestry weave.

Date:

Edo period (1615–1868), Late 18th century

Artist:

Japan

About this artwork

During the Edo period, artists took liberties with some of the long-established traditions related to kesa. For example, the patchwork process was sometimes ignored in favor of a single uncut fabric with seams implied by inwoven lines or added cording. The preferred technique for these uncut pictorial panels was tapestry weave. In this example, which is particularly Chinese in style and subject, no such lines have been added, suggesting it was used as a hanging for meditation purposes in the monastery.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Kesa

Place

Japan (Object made in)

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Made 1775–1800

Medium

Silk, gilt-paper-strip-wrapped silk, and peacock-feather-wrapped silk; tapestry weave

Dimensions

117.4 × 206.5 cm (46 1/4 × 81 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Gaylord Donnelley in memory of Frances Gaylord Smith

Reference Number

1991.768

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