Japan

Kesa

18th century, Edo period (1615–1868)
Silk and gilt-paper strip; twill and satin weaves with supplementary patterning wefts
205.9 × 107.4 cm (81.1 × 42.3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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