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Seven-Panel Buddhist Monk’s Vestment (Shichijō kesa) with Double-Vined Peony Arabesque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of peony designs in a grid-like arrangement. The fabric is divided into sections by thin lines. It has a worn and aged appearance with visible signs of use and deterioration, such as fraying and discoloration around the edges. The fabric appears to be made of a woven material.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Twill-weave gold lampas silk (kinran)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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