3rd-5th century CE
Cuff band with two rows of a three-lobed repeating foliage motif; each leaf sprouts two small heart-shaped leaves from its base. The decorative bands terminate with areas of solid purple. Areas of warp were left open before and after the tapestry woven bands as a decorative detail. Plain woven undyed linen surrounds and separates the bands.
33.66 x 10.8 cm (13 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)
Brocade
18th centuryJapaneseInk on silk
20th centuryAustrianWool and linen, tapestry woven
4th-5th century CEByzantineBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseTextile fibers
Turkmen