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Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-2091, described as Armored jacket, purple and gold.
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-13556, described as Description: Mantle. Large rectangle, made of 13 patched panels and a wide border. Orange silk ground brocaded in green, blue, white, purple and gold, with geometric, floral, and dragon designs. 4 corner patches and 2 shoulder patches of different fabric - orange with brocaded gold floral pattern. Purple lining, also pieced, shows some deterioration and staining. One decorative knot with two hanging cords is attached to the left shoulder patch. Context of use: A typed white silk label sewn on lining reads: “Old red Nishiki brocade Kesa used for robe of Buddhist temple priest. The brocade and the pattern are highly known as ‘Shokko Nishiki’. This was woven by the famous Nishyin loom, Kyoto, about 125 years ago. It is a fine example of a rare antique Japanese brocade.” Another label reads “Clayes, San Francisco” with a price tag of $400. The mantle dates from the late 18th century. The cloth may have been woven for use by Chinese Buddhists, since the brocade pattern is derived from Tang designs of 700 AD. The patched garment is symbolic of the poverty of Buddha. A greater number of panels (such as this Kesa has) signifies higher rank. The purple lining also shows high rank. The corner patches, or Shi-Tenno, represent the 4 Kings of Heaven and the 4 compass points. The 2 shoulder patches, or Bosatsu, are the 2 disciples of Buddha, Fugen and Monju. The priest in his Kesa represents Buddha and his 2 assistants. The mantle is worn over the left shoulder and under the right arm, and is tied in front.
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5659, described as Robe (mantle) worn by Buddhist priest; multicolored silk and gilt paper strips brocaded on purple ground 13 patchwork strips enclosed within border; design of masks and musical instruments; two green strips brocaded with lobed medallion enclosing; karahana flower; white damask, lining; 115 x 203 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5657, described as Robe (mantle) worn by Buddhist priest; 13 patchwork strips within border; varicolored silk brocaded on white satin ground; design of clouds and dragon medallions; one pocket-like flap on outside, one on inside corner; trapezoidal in shape; pink silk lining; 108 x 137 x 231 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5667, described as Robe worn by Buddhist priest; 13 patchwork panels within border; multicolored hand of floral and conventionalized motives compact twill weave with pattern woven in twill; trapezoidal in shape; 2 rust color tassels; 2 pocket-like flaps; blue silk lining; 132 x 211 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5647, described as Robe worn by priest; varicolored brocade chrysanthemums on brown silk ground; gilt embroidery; one pocket-like flap on outside corner, one on inside corner; couched cord simulates patchwork or earlier kesa; pink silk plain weave lining; 102 x 158 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-13557, described as Mantle; Rectangle. Eight patches pieced together, with a wide border with mitred corners. Tan silk ground with orange, purple, gold, and flat strap silver brocade in a geometricized floral pattern. Diamond pattern in background. Orange silk lining, also pieced, has some stains and deterioration. Label sewn on lining reads “Clayes, San Francisco”. Late 18th or early 19th century. Buddhist priest’s mantle, fide Mr. Nagasaki of the Tokyo National Museum
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5663, described as Robe worn by Buddhist priest; multicolored silk and gilt-paper strips brocaded on white ground; several motives brocaded with cotton thread wrapped in metallic foil; design of musical instruments and scrollwork; white damask lining; 107 x 203 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5660, described as Robe (mantle) worn by Buddhist priest; 13 patchwork strips within border; varicolored silk and gilt-paper strips brocaded on blue satin ground; floral design on swastika diaper background; blue silk lining; 112 x 198 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5662, described as Robe worn by Buddhist priest; border and portion of center multicolored silk and gold brocaded on white ground; several interior strips of multi colored silk and gilt-paper brocaded on white satin ground with design of interlocking medallions enclosing dragons and birds; 2 squares plain weave brocade; 4 corner squares have been removed; pink silk lining; 107 x 188 cm

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