Fragment (from Noh Costume)
Unknown
Edo period (1615– 1868), 1675/1725
Medium
Brocaded twill (kara ori) silk and gilt paper; 2 1/2 strips to m.m.
Dimensions
27.1 × 22 cm (10 5/8 × 8 5/8 in.)
Classification
weaving
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
238426
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...