Kesa
Meiji period (1868–1912), late 19th century
Medium
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, warp-float faced 2:1 'Z' twill weave with 1:2 twill interlacings of secondary binding warps and supplementary patterning wefts; patches: silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, warp-float faced 2:1 'Z' twill weave with 1:2 twill interlacings of secondary binding warps and supplementary patterning wefts; lined with cotton
Dimensions
115.5 × 201.8 cm (45 1/2 × 79 3/8 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 61.2 cm (24 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
150722
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...