Scroll
Ming dynasty (1368–1644)/ Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th century
Medium
Center panel: silk, satin weave; embroidered with silk in Chinese knot, satin, and stem stitches Mount and fragments on lower ends of outer scroll: silk, satin damask weave Cords: rayon, braided over cotton core
Dimensions
183.6 × 56.5 cm (72 1/4 × 22 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183407
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...