Minneapolis Institute of Art

Buddhist priest's robe (kashaya)

China

Date

19th century

Medium

Embroidered silk brocade

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This robe comprises over 100 rectangular pieces. Arranged in a staggered pattern, each panel repeats the same three motifs, embroidered in gold thread: a spotted deer at the bottom, the character shou (longevity) in the center, and a bat at the top (which has the same sound as another character, fu , meaning “fortune, ” and is therefore a symbol for blessing). A small panel depicting a seated Buddha is featured at the top center of the robe. China, Asia

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