Kesa
late Edo period (1789–1868), late 18th/early 19th century
Dimensions
145.1 × 323.6 cm (57 1/8 × 127 3/8 in.); Remarks on dimensions overall height including the tie on the top edge is: H.: 151.5 cm (59 5/8 in.); Remarks on dimensions overall height including the tie on the top edge is, the tie itself measures: H.: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.); Overall width with the two side ties included is: W.: 329 cm (129 1/2 in.); Height of the proper right side is: H.: 145.1 cm (57 1/8 in.); Height of the proper right side is, height of the proper left side is: H.: 126.1 cm (49 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
48325
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...