Buddhist Monk's Robe

A1673

From: Burma | Shan State

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Thinkan
Object Number A1673
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Burmese | Buddhist
Provenience Burma | Shan State
Date Made 18th Century - 1920
Section Asian
Materials Cotton
Technique Woven
Description

Robe for a Buddhist monk or priest. Made of coarse, dark yellow cloth. Wide oblong made up of a number of patches.

Length 174 cm
Width 131 cm
Credit Line Gift of M. B. Kirkpatrick, Jr., 1920

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