Seven-Panel Buddhist Monk’s Vestment (Shichijō kesa) with Floral-Lozenge Pattern

Rectangular textile with a repeating pattern of diamonds; diamonds are filled with dark blue, white, brown, light blue and gold colors; the diamonds are outlined in gold and form a grid; four rows of diamonds across top and bottom; border around edge consists of single row of diamonds; fabric appears worn and wrinkled; some areas show faded or missing color; gold areas have slight sheen.