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Japanese Buddhist Monk Priest 7 Column Silk Brocade Kesa Ceremonial Temple Robe
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A wonderful, beautifully ornamented and somewhat rare fully intact Japanese Buddhist monk/ priest's Kesa ceremonial silk robe featuring various colorful birds in flight.
Kesa (which came from the Chinese word "kasaya") robes have been handmade/handstitched by monks/priests as an act of devotion as ceremonial robes for centuries in various Asian cultures (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, etc.). The kesa is a rectangular garment designed to be worn over the left shoulder (see example image). The robes are made (often in a patchwork column pattern ranging from five, seven, nine or more pannels) specifically for fully ordained Buddhist monks, priests and nuns and are made from donations of exquisite textiles from wealthy patrons of Japanese Buddhist temples. The robes were used in daily ceremonies, temple gatherings, and private meditation.
Antique Kesa robes are rarely seen available in the secondary markets with all their attachments complete and intact. This piece still retains its original chords, tassels, etc. thus it is quite scarce and rare in this respect.
This Kesa likely dates to the early to mid-Showa Period. It is a very large and quite hefty work.
Would be a great addition to any Japanese/ Asian artifacts or Buddhist art collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in any setting - especially if framed for display.
Approximate dimensions: 44.5" High, 89.5" Wide.
- Dimensions:Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 89.5 in (227.33 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-Later 1900s
- Condition:In very good to excellent vintage condition (please see photos). Quite unique and special overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254328509152
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