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Buddhist Priest's Ceremonial Robe by Unknown artist

Buddhist Priest's Ceremonial Robe

1400s

silk and gold thread; embroidery

Cleveland Museum of Art

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This is a long, rectangular tapestry featuring a repeating pattern of numerous small figures, likely Buddhist deities or monks, arranged in rows and columns. The border is decorated with larger figures and intricate patterns.

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figure tapestry repeating pattern grid layout horizontal orientation flattened picture plane religious pattern embroidery textile deity monk

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