J.H.Terry

Textiles | Ming Dynasty Textile Fragment

A very rare and exquisite compound silk and metal thread textile fragment, circa 1600, Ming dynasty, China. This beautiful fragment displays a lattice containing meandering floral motifs within an octogan shaped grid, with large blossoms and boxed flowers. The organic dyes consist of a medium and teal blue, ivory and light copper, highlighted by gold and silver threads. The ground color is of pale crimson. A truely remarkable textile fragment displaying all the qualities and sophistication of the master weavers from this extraordinary era of high art in China. Price on Request