Sutra Cover
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), c. 1590's
Medium
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave with supplementary patterning wefts bound in weft-float faced 1:4 satin interlacings; label: silk, warp-float faced 3:1 'Z' twill weave; painted with ink; over paper;
Dimensions
33.8 × 12.1 cm (13 1/4 × 4 3/4 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
157350
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...