Square
18th century, late Ming dynasty (1368–1644)/ early Qing dynasty (1644–1912)
Medium
289 small squares of silk, 7:1 satin damask weave, 7:1 satin weave, 4:1 satin damask weave, 4:1 satin weave, 4:1 satin weave self-patterned by areas of plain weave, and 3:1 twill weave self-patterned by areas of plain weave and plain weave; pieced; edged with silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, 4:1 satin weave with supplementary patterning wefts and silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, 7:3 float weave self-patterned by ground weft floats
Dimensions
29.6 × 28.3 cm (11 5/8 × 11 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
154094
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...