Textile ArtsJapanese12th century

Sutra Wrapper (Chitsu), from a set originally commissioned for the Kyoto temple Jingo-ji

Late Heian period, first half 12th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Slender strips of black bamboo, partially interwoven with dyed-silk threads and backed with mica-coated paper, surrounded by silk brocade with gilt bronze fittings and dyed-silk braid

Culture

Japanese

Period

Heian period, Late, 898-1185

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31.1 x W. 44.8 cm (12 1/4 x 17 5/8 in.) frame size: H. 47.5 × W. 70.3 × D. 4.5 cm (18 11/16 × 27 11/16 × 1 3/4 in.)

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