Who created "Fragment"?

Fragment was created by Unknown in Yüan dynasty (1279–1368), 14th century.

When was "Fragment" created?

This artwork was created Yüan dynasty (1279–1368), 14th century.

Fragment

Q: What medium is "Fragment"?

Fragment is Silk, satin damask weave; embroidered with silk in knot and open chain stitches over gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips.

Unknown

Yüan dynasty (1279–1368), 14th century

Medium

Silk, satin damask weave; embroidered with silk in knot and open chain stitches over gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips

Dimensions

14.6 × 56.8 cm (5 3/4 × 22 3/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

150153

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...

Fragment

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