Brocade Buddhist Monk's Robe, Kesa

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Brocade Buddhist Monk's Robe, Kesa, Japan, 18th/19th century, woven with dragons amid peonies and dahlias in shades of green, blue, and silver on a hexagonal gold and blue ground, in a patchwork arrangement, with six patches of gold and green fabric, 45 x 80 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $300-500

Fraying to lining on two edges of reverse, thin strip detached at one side.


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