Uchishiki (Altar Cloth)
Meiji period (1868–1912), 1870/90
Medium
Silk, 7:1 satin damask weave Lining: Silk, 7:1 satin damask weave Tassels: Plied silk 4 element square braid cord, knotted and silk-wrapped-cotton ball; cut fringe
Dimensions
100.3 × 82 cm (40 5/8 × 32 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183204
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...