Kesa
Meiji period (1868–1912), 1870/1900
Medium
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strip, Plain weave with supplementary brocading wefts and self-patterned areas of 1:1 plain gauze crossings; lined with silk, plain weave
Dimensions
113.8 × 190.8 cm (44 3/4 × 75 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183139
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...