The rectangular fragment woven with gold thread against a brick red background depicts repeated patterns of a lady wearing a long robe holding a fan, among thick floral scrolling.
• For further discussions on textiles from this period, refer to ‘Chinese Textile Designs’ by Gao Hanyu, 1992.
Textile, Wonders of the Orient
A Rectangular Textile Brocade Fragment
Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century.
Textile, Silk, Gold Thread.
China
L: 55cm W: 22cm
Provenance: Private Japanese Collection
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