Hanging
Artist/Culture
Japanese
Date18th Century
Mediumsilk and paper gold brocade
Dimensions114 x 114.3 cm (44 7/8 x 45 in.)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of W. Howard Dilks, Jr. and Walter F. Fletcher, in accordance with the wishes of the late Millicent M. Coss
Terms
Object number1950.10
DescriptionSilk and paper gold brocade, bands, clouds and dragons alternating. Two kinds of cloud bands. Two kinds of dragon bands and between bands same form, color changed so that repeat character is not formal. The match is so made as to introduce further color variety within bands. A fine piece. Lined with purpleOn View
Not on view
Southern German
about 1550
Michel Witz the Younger
1530s
Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530