Priest’s Robe (Kesa), 18th century, Compound twill; silk, , 47 1/4 × 81 1/2 in. (120 × 207 cm), Japan, Japanese, Edo period (1615–1868), Apparel/Costume

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4992 x 2946 px | 42.3 x 24.9 cm | 16.6 x 9.8 inches | 300dpi

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19 December 2020

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