ticketsMember | Make a donation

Theatrical Costume for the Role of a Buddhist Cleric

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Not on view
This colorful costume is a theatrical version of a jiasha, or Buddhist vestment, usually rectangular in shape and worn draped over one shoulder. It maintains many of the conventions of Buddhist clerical dress—namely, the piece is divided into parts: columns and a framework surrounded by a border with additional squares at the corners.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Theatrical Costume for the Role of a Buddhist Cleric
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Silk, metallic-thread and feather tapestry (kesi)
  • Dimensions: Overall: 42 x 102 1/2 in. (106.7 x 260.4 cm)
  • Classification: Costumes-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Maurice Casalis, 1945
  • Object Number: 45.123.4
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

More Artwork

More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Woman’s ceremonial robe, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin, China
Woman’s ceremonial robe
China
first half 18th century
The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Three: Ji'nan to Mount Tai, Wang Hui and assistants Chinese, Handscroll; ink and color on silk, China
The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Three: Ji'nan to Mount Tai
Wang Hui
datable to 1698
Woman at her dressing table, Leng Mei Chinese, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, China
Woman at her dressing table
Leng Mei
18th century
Blind with scrollwork, bat, and flowers
China
18th century
Robe (Kosode) with Floral Roundels, Figured satin-weave silk with tie-dyeing, silk embroidery, and couched gold thread, Japan
Robe (Kosode) with Floral Roundels
Japan
ca. 1670s

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.