BUDDHIST KESA ROBE, JAPAN, 18TH C

Kesa priest’s robe pieced patchwork of brocaded silk, Japan, 42" x 61.5", (many small-6" tears at edges & folds, discoloration & 1.5" inking to lining, scattered 1"-2.5" repairs) fair. Museum o

Pieced center patchwork of various silk & copper or gold - metal-wrapped over paper - brocade designs, including dragons, mandalas & florals, many patches in copper tones, few black or cream, 43" x 80

Japanese Edo Silk Kesa Buddhist Robe 41''x71''. An early silk brocade priest robe with rolling-log and cloud motifs. Some scattered wear from age. 18th century, Edo period. Collection of W. Gordon Men

Japanese Edo Silk Kesa Buddhist Robe 46''x72''. Gold and coral silk brocade priest robe. Some scattered tears and edge fray from use. 18th century, Edo period. Collection of W. Gordon Menzies, Seattle

Buddhist Priest's Robe, Kesa, Japan, 19th century, silk woven to depict roundels of butterflies and chrysanthemums amid other floral forms, six joro and daiza "patches" of complimentary c

Japanese Buddhist Priest's Silk Mantle (Kesa), 18th/19th C. Silk and paper brocade (kinran): Originally developed out of necessity, poor Buddhist monks utilized old remnants of material cut into squar

18th Century Chinese Sino-Tibetan Mantle Worn by a Buddhist Monk (Jiasha), Silk and gold-wrapped thread slit-tapestry weave, also called KASAYA (patchwork Buddhist robe), "Buddha's Robe". Embroidered

Blue ground Chinese dragon robe dating from the 18th century. Five-clawed dragons chase flaming pearls of wisdom amongst clouds. Bats, Buddhist knots, and chrysanthemums are also embroidered onto the

Set of 3 hanging scrolls. Japan. 18th century or earlier. Ink on paper. Landscapes and a buddhist saint. Signed with 2 seals. Attributed to Kano Eitoku. Brocade mounts, nigoro lacquer pulls. 42.5 x 15

A Buddhist black, red, and gold lacquer stand decorated with several Tokugawa mon; 20 1/2in x 27in 27in x 14 1/2in. Areas of surface wear. Japan, Late 18th Century.

A Chinese Shiwan ceramic figure of a Buddhist monk standing in purple flambe robes from the 17th - 18th century. Dimensions are: 9 3/4 inches tall X 4 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Co

Japan, Edo Period, 18th century CE. This is a large and well-shaped bronze chalice that would have been used in a Buddhist temple. Interestingly, the bottom still contains the broken remains of the po

19th C. Japanese Silk Kesa, Buddhist Monk's Robe. Size: 84'' x 46'' (213 x 117 cm).

19th C. Japanese Silk Kesa, Buddhist Monk's Robe. Silk brocade, dragon and phoenix motif. Size: 3'8'' x 7'7'' (112 x 231 cm). Provenance: Sylvia and Philip Chaplain Collection, New Hampshire.

19th C. Japanese Silk Kesa, Buddhist Monk's Robe. Assembled from sections of silk brocade with metallic thread decorated with flowers and birds. Size: 3'9'' x 6'8'' (114 x 203 cm). Provenance: Sylvia

2 19th C. Japanese Silk Kesa, Buddhist Monk's Robes. Poor condition. Ranging in size: 5'9'' x 3'7'' (175 x 109 cm) to 6'9'' x 3'6'' (206 x 107 cm).

Japan, Edo Period, ca. 18th century. A very nice example of typical form. MEASUREMENTS Height: 6 7/8 inches / 17.5 cm SHIPPING $25 flat-rate shipping in the continental U.S. (insurance additional). In

A large Chinese gilt wood standing figure of a Buddhist monk wearing full-length robes gathered at the left shoulder, the right arm raised, the left hand missing, circa 17th to 18th century. Measures

A large Chinese gilt wood standing figure of a Buddhist monk wearing full-length robes gathered at the left shoulder, the right arm raised, the left hand missing, circa 17th to 18th century. Measures

CHINA, 18th century Polychrome wooden statue depicting a « Moine Buddhist » seated in a black pedestal base, with clasped hands, dressed in a long monastic robe, his face with serene expression, his

2-tiered lacquer box. Japan. 18th century. Maki-e of Mon, fans and landscape. Old label inside. 5 x 4.25 x 4.5in H.

This superbly embroidered piece on a deep blue satin silk background features three cranes to symbolize longevity. The glass eyes of the cranes date it to the late 18th century. 32 x 28 inches

Handguard. Japan. 18th century. Shibuichi carved with chrysanthemum flowers. 2-3/4". All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Handguard. Japan. 18th century. Steel inlaid in mixed metals with a dragonfly and spider. 3-1/2". All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)