Fragment
1280-1360 (made)
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This palmette-patterned silk is a twill damask. This means that, although it is only in one colour, the design stands out because the diagonal line of the twill goes in the opposite direction to that of the background.
This weave technique was particularly popular in China between the 10th century and the 14th century, although it was first introduced at an earlier date and continued in use in later times.
This weave technique was particularly popular in China between the 10th century and the 14th century, although it was first introduced at an earlier date and continued in use in later times.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk damask |
| Brief description | Fragment of red silk damask, China or Central Asia, 1280-1360 |
| Physical description | Fragment made of dark red twill damask silk, decorated with design of palmette and clouds. |
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| Credit line | Bock Collection |
| Object history | Purchased from the Bock Collection, accessioned in 1860. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Historical context | Came from a European Church vestment. |
| Production | China or Central Asia |
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| Summary | This palmette-patterned silk is a twill damask. This means that, although it is only in one colour, the design stands out because the diagonal line of the twill goes in the opposite direction to that of the background. This weave technique was particularly popular in China between the 10th century and the 14th century, although it was first introduced at an earlier date and continued in use in later times. |
| Bibliographic reference | Wilson, Verity. Chinese textiles. London: V&A publications, 2005, plate 15.
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 7046-1860 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2003 |
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