Kesa
late Edo period (1789–1868), late 18th/early 19th century
silk and gilt-paper; compound satin weave
202.1 × 109.3 cm (79.6 × 43 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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