Art Institute of Chicago
Kesa
Japan
- Date
- Late 19th century, Meiji period (1868–1912)
- Medium
- Silk; plain weave, embroidered and appliqued with silk and gilt-paper-strip-wrapped silk; silk cord and tassels
- Culture
- Japan
- Department
- Textiles
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
Scattered across the off-white expanse of silk in this kesa are multiple versions of colorful embroidered peacocks, peonies, and scepters, which once served as a symbol of authority in connection with Chinese Buddhism. Much of the embroidery and appliqued gold crosses seams, indicating that the panel was completely assembled before the embroidery work began.
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- Object type
- AAT300014063
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