Kesa (Early 19th century, Late Edo period (1789–1868)): Artwork and History
Kesa at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Kesa (Early 19th century, Late Edo period (1789–1868)) is in the Art Institute of Chicago collection. The museum lists its creator attribution as Japan.
The work and its context
The Art Institute of Chicago describes the work:
The principal pattern element in this garment is the maple leaf, shown in clusters of three. Along with the cherry blossom, the maple leaf is the most popular seasonal symbol in Japan. Symbols of fall, the leaves here shimmer with autumnal colors.
Object facts
- Title: Kesa
- Date: Early 19th century, Late Edo period (1789–1868)
- Artist attribution: Japan
- Place of origin: Japan
- Medium: Silk and gilt-paper strip; satin weave with secondary binding warps and supplementary patterning wefts; silk cords
- Dimensions: 193 × 105.4 cm (76 × 41 1/2 in.)
- Type: Textile
- Department: Textiles
- Reference number: 1932.255
Collection credit
Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
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