Brocaded Strip, known as "Imperial Tribute Brocade"
Long, narrow strip of fabric with brocaded designs. Orange-red border at top with white or light-colored triangular shapes. Main body of fabric has a beige background with green leaf-like patterns. 16 oval medallions spaced evenly across fabric, each with a different colorful design. Medallions contain symmetrical arrangements of shapes in red, blue, green, gold, and other colors. Some medallions feature recognizable objects or animals, while others are more abstract. The overall effect is intricate and ornate, suggesting a decorative or ceremonial use. The fabric appears to be a brocaded strip known as "Imperial Tribute Brocade".
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 67 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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