Priest Mantle

29-131-28.1

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Kesa
Object Number 29-131-28.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Metallic Thread
Iconography Dragon
Description

Buddhist kesa (袈裟). Double sided - two pieces sewn together. Back is one piece, light blue with floral design, as well as a loop made of the same material. Front is made of many pieces, dark blue with dragon motif in gold, silver, and light blue. Also on the front are four gold squares with dragon design and two gold squares with bird design.

Length 224 cm
Width 125 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1929
Other Number CG94-1-47 - Found in Collection Number

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