Two Brocade Buddhist Monk's Robes, Kesa

Description:

Two Brocade Buddhist Monk's Robes, Kesa, Japan, 19th century, one woven with dragons amid stylized clouds in shades of copper and brown, the other with chrysanthemum seals amid ornate patterns in shades of beige and copper, size to 44 x 86 1/4 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $300-500

Areas of heavy wear and loss to dragon kesa, particularly at corners, some staining; areas of staining to chrysanthemum kesa, scattered areas of wear.


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