Details
A kesa (priest's robe) of bronze silk
thirteen strips, woven in coloured silks and gilt threads à disposition with a design of a peacock, phoenix and crane among peonies, chrysanthemums and lotus blossoms, backed with purple silk damask--78 x 44in. (195 x 110cm.), Japanese, 19th century and a small kesa of pale green silk damask-56 x 22in., Japanese, 19th century
See Colour Plate 9
thirteen strips, woven in coloured silks and gilt threads à disposition with a design of a peacock, phoenix and crane among peonies, chrysanthemums and lotus blossoms, backed with purple silk damask--78 x 44in. (195 x 110cm.), Japanese, 19th century and a small kesa of pale green silk damask-56 x 22in., Japanese, 19th century
See Colour Plate 9
Further details
These robes are made of a patchwork of silk squares, symbolising poverty.