Piece
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
11 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (28.57 x 15.88 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1896
Accession Number
96.14.62
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk textile fragment, dating to the 18th century during Japan's Edo period (16151868), offers a glimpse into the refined artistry of a prosperous era. Produced by an unknown artist, the piece measures a modest 11¼ x 6¼ inches (28.57 x 15.88 cm), likely a remnant of a larger garment or decorative textile. The Edo period was marked by urban growth, peace under the Tokugawa shogunate, a boom in craftsmanship, where silk weaving became a hallmark of Japanese ingenuity and aesthetic sensibility. Woven silk, as classified here, exemplifies advanced textile techniques honed in region...