Japanese Kesa (Priest

The Japanese word kesa (袈裟) is derived from the Sanskrit term kasaya, meaning “dark colored,” a reference to the yellowish-brown robes worn by early Indian Buddhist monks and the bro

2 textiles to include a 19th century brocade panel 39" X 112" and a 19th century Japanese priest's kesa in gold brocade. 84"X 88".

Priest's robe, Japan. Kesa with geometric patterns and phoenixes. 44" X 88".

Buddhist Priest's Robe, Kesa, Japan, 19th century, silk woven to depict roundels of butterflies and chrysanthemums amid other floral forms, six joro and daiza "patches" of complimentary c

Japanese Buddhist Priest Mantle (Kesa), 19th Century.Silk. Size: 3'9'' x 6'2'' (114 x 188 cm). This mantle consists of fragments from a single brocade. The brocade itself features exquisite motifs of

A Japanese Buddhist Kesa, 19th century. The Buddhist priest robe (Hira Kesa) / textile depicts an overall floral motif of gold threads on a brocade silk ground, beige silk backing. Measures 73" x 46".

Japanese Buddhist Priest's Silk Mantle (Kesa), 18th/19th C. Silk and paper brocade (kinran): Originally developed out of necessity, poor Buddhist monks utilized old remnants of material cut into squar

Japanese Buddhist Priest's Silk Mantle (Kesa), 19th C. A patchwork crafted from blue silk, adorned with floral bouquets and various motifs. Size: 6'5'' x 3'9'' (196 x 114 cm). Provenance: Ex Yosi Barz

Japanese Edo Silk Kesa Buddhist Robe 41''x71''. An early silk brocade priest robe with rolling-log and cloud motifs. Some scattered wear from age. 18th century, Edo period. Collection of W. Gordon Men

Japanese Edo Silk Kesa Buddhist Robe 46''x72''. Gold and coral silk brocade priest robe. Some scattered tears and edge fray from use. 18th century, Edo period. Collection of W. Gordon Menzies, Seattle

Japanese Kesa Japan c. first half 20th century. Silk brocade. 3 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. 6 in.

Antique Japanese Kesa, Early 20th C. Silk and paper brocade. Size: 41'' x 80'' (104 x 203 cm). Provenance: Ex Yosi Barzilai collection.

Austin Productions Japanese Priest Sculpture, 15 1/4" high.

Japanese Silk Kesa. 212x115 cm.

Japanese silk kesa (Buddhist monk's mantle), early 20th century, golden brown color with clouds and Buddhist symbols, light-green silk lining, approx. 90"l x 45"w

A Japanese Embroidered Kesa Panel 42-1/4 x 77-3/4 inches (107.3 x 197.5 cm) Selected Highlights from the Bill and Norma Canelas Roth Collection HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights

19th C. Japanese Silk Kesa, Buddhist Monk's Robe. Size: 84'' x 46'' (213 x 117 cm).

19th C. Japanese Silk Kesa, Buddhist Monk's Robe. Silk brocade, dragon and phoenix motif. Size: 3'8'' x 7'7'' (112 x 231 cm). Provenance: Sylvia and Philip Chaplain Collection, New Hampshire.

Subtle brocade floral patterns on white ground. Framed. Dimensions: (Frame) H 75.5" x W 49.5", (Robe) H 66" x W 40" Condition: Some age toning to the white ground. Some water spotting at the edges. So

2 Antique Japanese Silk Kesa. Size: 1) 44'' x 76'' (112 x 193 cm); 2) 42'' x 68'' (107 x 173 cm).

Description: Buddhist Priest, Japan, c1870. Condition: Fair - good contrast & tonality, fading in background area Year: c1870 Country: Japan Maker: Unknown Height: 8.5 in. (21.59 cm) Width: 6 in.

Japanese silk kesa, assembled from sections of silk brocade with metallic thread decorated with dragons and leaves, mounted on a wood stretcher, 42.5"h. x 78"w. Provenance: Property from the estate of

Japanese silk kesa robe, 43.5" x 82".

Japanese nyoi (Buddhist priest's scepter), 19c carved shitan wood with a reishi (lingzhi) mushroom head, signature on the handle, with a dark orange tassel, approx. 18.5"l; Provenance: Property from a