

Nine-Panel Buddhist Monk’s Vestment (Kujō kesa) with Lotus Arabesque
Rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is divided into a grid of squares. The pattern within each square is a lotus flower design that blends into an arabesque. The fabric appears to be made of a textured material, possibly silk or another luxurious fabric. The overall design is symmetrical and intricate. The fabric is gray and black. The fabric has nine panels.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th–mid 18th century
- Medium
- Silk satin with gold supplementary weft patterning (kinran)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 370 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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