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Kesa
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Kesa

Japan · Meiji period (1868–1912), late 19th century · Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strip, warp-float faced 2:1 'Z' twill weave with supplementary brocading wefts bound in weft-float faced 1:2 'S' twill interlacings; patches: silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strip, warp-float faced 2:1 'Z' twill weave with supplementary patterning wefts bound in weft-float faced 1:2 'S' twill interlacings; lined with silk, 5:1 twill damask weave

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

Credit lineKesa. Meiji period (1868–1912), late 19th century. Japan. The Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Gaylord Donnelley in memory of Frances Gaylord Smith. CC0.

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