Kesa
late Edo period (1789–1868), early 19th century
Medium
Silk, gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strip, warp-float faced 2:1 'Z' twill weave with supplementary brocading wefts some bound in weft-float faced 1:2 'Z' twill interlacings; lined with silk, plain weave; silk cords
Dimensions
111.7 × 204.8 cm (44 × 80 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
150715
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...