18th-19th century
Center field and border peony pattern, geometric line design between border and guard of blue, yellow, red and brown. All much faded.
H. 34.29 x W. 16.51 cm (13 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

Textile fibers
20th centuryGermanSilk in 'kesi' tapestry weave, selected elements woven in metallic gold thread
18th centuryChineseWoven linen embroidered in purple with white, red, blue and yellow. Fringed at one end.
18th-19th centuryAlgerianWool pile on
Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapanesePurple wool and undyed linen
3rd-5th century CEByzantineSilk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins
18th-19th centuryItalian