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Kesa

A work made of plain compound twill weave, silk and gilt-paper.
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  • A work made of plain compound twill weave, silk and gilt-paper.

Date:

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

Artist:

Japan

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Kesa

Place

Japan (Object made in:)

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Made 1775–1800

Medium

plain compound twill weave, silk and gilt-paper

Dimensions

121.9 × 221 cm (48 × 87 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1894.62

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