Uchishiki (Altar Cloth)
Unknown
Edo period (1615–1868), 1775/1800
Medium
Five sided piece of kinran, fancy compound satin, silk and gilt paper
Dimensions
67.3 × 67.3 cm (26 1/2 × 26 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
11239
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...