

Buddhist Vestment (Kesa) Made from a Noh Costume (Karaori) with Autumn Grasses and Butterflies
Rectangular textile with a patchwork design. The patches are rectangular and arranged in a grid-like pattern. The patches are colored orange and blue-green. The textile is decorated with a repeating pattern of grasses, flowers and butterflies in shades of orange, yellow, white, and dark blue. The patches have a shiny appearance.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th–19th century
- Medium:
- Twill-weave silk brocaded with silk and metallic thread
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 352 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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