

Seven-Panel Buddhist Monk’s Vestment (Shichijō kesa) Made from a Chinese Robe
The image shows a rectangular textile with a brown background. The textile features a repeating pattern of dragons, clouds, and waves in shades of brown, orange, blue, and white. The dragons are depicted in various poses, with some facing left and others right. They have five claws and flames around their bodies. The clouds are stylized and scattered throughout the fabric. At the bottom of the textile, a wave pattern is visible. The overall design is symmetrical, with a central section featuring the repeating pattern of dragons and clouds, and a lower section with the wave design. The textile appears to be made of silk or another luxurious fabric.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Silk satin brocaded with silk and metallic thread; silk embroidery
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 332 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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