Kesa
late Edo period (1789–1868), 1804/44
Silk, plain weave with rows of 1:1 plain gauze crossings (yoko ro), self-patterned by areas of combined twill weave; pieced; embroidered with silk, gold-leaf-on-lacquered paper strip wrapped cotton, laidwork and couching
101 × 189 cm (39.8 × 74.4 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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