Period:Yuan (1271–1368) or Ming (1368–1644) dynasty Date:late 14th–15th century Culture:China Medium:Needleloop embroidery of silk, gold paper, and gold thread on silk satin damask Dimensions:Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (21.6 x 26cm) Mount: 13 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (34.9 x 39.4 cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Purchase, Joseph E. Hotung Gift, 1987 Accession Number:1987.277 Gold sparkles through small, geometric patterns imposed on a design of flowers and a butterfly. This combination of geometric patterns and embroidered designs is one of the hallmarks of needleloop embroidery.
Period:Yuan (1271–1368) or Ming (1368–1644) dynasty Date:late 14th–15th century Culture:China Medium:Needleloop embroidery of silk, gold paper, and gold thread on silk satin damask Dimensions:Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (21.6 x 26cm) Mount: 13 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (34.9 x 39.4 cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Purchase, Joseph E. Hotung Gift, 1987 Accession Number:1987.277 Gold sparkles through small, geometric patterns imposed on a design of flowers and a butterfly. This combination of geometric patterns and embroidered designs is one of the hallmarks of needleloop embroidery.