Fragment
1000-1476
Medium
Cotton and wool (camelid), slit and single interlocking tapestry weave with supplementary weft slit closure; edged with cotton, plain weave and with cotton, cross-knit loop stitches
Dimensions
13.7 × 64.8 cm (5 3/8 × 25 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
85227
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...