Buddhist robe (kesa) 1700–1850; woven 1580–1620 Kesa were sometimes made from secular garments donated to temples. This example was fashioned from theatrical robes worn by a troupe of Nō actors in the late 16th or early 17th century. The roundels that make up the pattern include the triple hollyhock crest (mon) of the ruling Tokugawa family, indicating their patronage of the actors and perhaps also of the temple.] Kyoto Figured silk Given by Mr T.B. Clark-Thornhill Museum no. T.140-1927 [04/11/2015]