Medium: silk, paper with applied gold foil Technique: plain compount twill weave
Dimensions:
H x W: 35.3 × 34 cm (13 7/8 × 13 3/8 in.)
Type:
woven textiles
Textile
Made in:
Japan
Date:
19th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Design of large-scale dragons and Hou-ou birds in horizontal rows alternating with rows of flowers, especially peonies and chrysanthemums, and lotus blossoms. Extra weft of green, white, blue, yellow and tan silk and gold thread form the pattern on a once bright orange (now faded to tan) ground fabric.