Japanese Buddhist Costume Kesa
This is a Japanese Buddhist costume Wagesa or Hangesa. Wagesa, the surplice worn around the neck during a Shingon service. The term “wagesa” comes from the Sanskrit form of the word “Kasaya”, the robes worn by the disciples of the Buddha.
- Japanese Buddhist costume, Wagesa or Hangesa
- Wearing around the neck
- Gold embroideries of crests
- Green
- Words on the inside kesa: Nyoraido building repair in Heisei
- Comes with a paper box/ Takada Honzan, Senshuji temple
- Textile description paper
- Fabric
- Item weight: 98 grams
- Packed weight: 289 grams
- C1980
- Approx. 71 cm long x 5 cm wide, the circumference is 102 cm
- Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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