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14th century · Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi) · Asian Art

This tapestry picture features a contrast between the boldly decorative garden rock, which was woven in gold with black outlines, and the more delicately realized hydrangea and other flowers, woven in various hues of silk that have faded with time. A close look reveals that the leaves are outlined in gold thread.

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th century

Medium

Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913