Textile

Art Historical Context

This exquisite woven textile from 19th-century Japan a glimpse into the refined craftsmanship of the era. Measuring a modest 5¼ × 6 inches (13.3 × 15.2 cm), it is a small-scale example classified among the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian Art holdings, acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909. Attributed to an unknown artist, it represents the anonymous skill of Japanese artisans who elevated everyday materials into objects of beauty. Woven textiles held profound cultural importance in 19th-century Japan, spanning the late Edo and early Meiji—a time of rapid social and technological change....