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Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-6437, described as Priest’s robe; Taoist; silk with gold thread embroidery; five toed dragon motif, floral design; red trim; black satin collar. Approximately 63 inches long.
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5452, described as Robe; silk, gilt paper; plain weave; embroidered; brown ground, gold dragon, other designs; blue lining. 56 inches long, 28 1/2 inch sleeves.
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5450, described as Robe; silk, gilt paper; satin weave; embroidered or brocaded; plain weave lining; brown ground; varicolored dragon; other designs; blue lining; 57 inches long, 28 1/2 inch sleeves.
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
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5451, described as Robe; silk, gilt paper; plain weave; embroidered; blue ground, varicolored dragon, other designs. Length: 53.25 inches, Sleeves: 26.5 inches
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 9-5459, described as Robe; silk, gilt paper; K’OSSU tapestry weave; plain weave lining; gold ground, varicolored dragon, other designs, blue lining 56 1/2 inches long. 29 inch sleeves.
Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-5457, described as Robe; silk, gilt paper; satin weave, embroidered; damask lining; red ground; varicolored dragons, other designs; natural to red lining; 46 inches long, 24 inch sleeves.
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 9-17967, described as Robe: dark blue silk patterned w/ yellow silk embroidery in usual cosmological symbols (dragon, mountains & waters, clouds, bats, etc. some Buddhist symbols) open at sides; sleeve cuffs, neck trim & body trim all match; horsehoof sleeve black silk mesh, neck trimmed w/ woven braid & trim metallic braid; loop & toggle closure. Man's tunic (summer court wear); relatively rare; c. 1800s. 138.8 cm L.

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