Kesa was created by Unknown in Edo period (1615–1868)/ Meiji period (1868–1912), late 18th/early 19th century.

When was "Kesa" created?

This artwork was created Edo period (1615–1868)/ Meiji period (1868–1912), late 18th/early 19th century.

Is "Kesa" in the public domain?

Yes, Kesa is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Kesa

Q: What medium is "Kesa"?

Kesa is Priest robe (kesa)? larger than usual and made in strips set together by conching in gold thread in scrolls. Of kinran fancy compound satin of silk and gilded paper strips cut very finely. Design in blue, red, green, brown, yellow and white on a dark blue ground, r epresents five-clawed dragons, flaming yewels and floating clouds. It is bordered with blue brocaded silk with leaf and flower design; lined with heavy cotton. Priest robe (kesa)? Larger than usual and made in strips set together by conching in gold thread in scrolls. Of kinran fancy compound satin of silk and gilded paper strips cut very finely. Design in blue, red, green, brown, yellow and white on a dark blue ground, r epresents five-clawed dragons, flaming jewels and floating clouds. It is bordered with blue brocaded silk with leaf and flower design and lined with heavy cotton..

Unknown

Edo period (1615–1868)/ Meiji period (1868–1912), late 18th/early 19th century

Medium

Priest robe (kesa)? larger than usual and made in strips set together by conching in gold thread in scrolls. Of kinran fancy compound satin of silk and gilded paper strips cut very finely. Design in blue, red, green, brown, yellow and white on a dark blue ground, r epresents five-clawed dragons, flaming yewels and floating clouds. It is bordered with blue brocaded silk with leaf and flower design; lined with heavy cotton. Priest robe (kesa)? Larger than usual and made in strips set together by conching in gold thread in scrolls. Of kinran fancy compound satin of silk and gilded paper strips cut very finely. Design in blue, red, green, brown, yellow and white on a dark blue ground, r epresents five-clawed dragons, flaming jewels and floating clouds. It is bordered with blue brocaded silk with leaf and flower design and lined with heavy cotton.

Dimensions

233.7 × 121.6 cm (92 × 47 7/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

11248

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

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