Seven column kesa with maple leaf (momijiga) design and phoenix and peony designs in shiten and niten
CultureJapanese
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumOrange ground silk with gold thread brocade; white twill weave silk lining with brocade design
DimensionsOverall: 50 × 83 inches (127 × 210.82 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Ella C. Loose
Object number45-70/85
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ProvenanceElla Clark Loose (Mrs. Jacob L. Loose, 1860-1945), Kansas City, MO and Washington, DC, by 1945 [1];
Her bequest to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1945.
[1] Loose was noted for her jewelry collection; many objects were purchased during her frequent travel overseas.
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