Piece
Unknown Artist
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Dimensions
6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (16.51 x 10.80 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Nellie B. Hussey, 1942
Accession Number
42.115.39
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate embroidered silk fragment, simply titled *Piece*, hails from late 17th- to early 18th-century during the Qing dynasty (4–1911). just 6½ x 4¼ inches, it exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the era's textile arts, likely a remnant from a garment, accessory, or decorative panel. Adorned with floral motifs—a tag that hints at blooming patterns symbolizing prosperity, beauty, and harmony in Chinese culture—the work showcases the period's mastery of silk embroidery. In the Qing dynasty, textiles like this were prized for their technical virtuosity and cultural resonance. Produc...