Kesa (Late 19th century, Meiji period (1868–1912)): Artwork and History
Kesa at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Kesa (Late 19th century, Meiji period (1868–1912)) 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:
Scattered across the off-white expanse of silk in this kesa are multiple versions of colorful embroidered peacocks, peonies, and scepters, which once served as a symbol of authority in connection with Chinese Buddhism. Much of the embroidery and appliqued gold crosses seams, indicating that the panel was completely assembled before the embroidery work began.
Object facts
- Title: Kesa
- Date: Late 19th century, Meiji period (1868–1912)
- Artist attribution: Japan
- Place of origin: Japan
- Medium: Silk; plain weave, embroidered and appliqued with silk and gilt-paper-strip-wrapped silk; silk cord and tassels
- Dimensions: 117.5 × 221 cm (46 1/4 × 87 in.)
- Type: Textile
- Department: Textiles
- Reference number: 1957.156
Collection credit
Gift of Mrs. Robert D. Graff
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