Brocade with Soaring Phoenixes among Clouds

Cleveland Museum of Art

Brocade with Soaring Phoenixes among Clouds by Unknown. The image shows a square piece of fabric with a blue-grey background. The fabric features 12 identical teardrop-shaped motifs arranged in four rows of three. Each motif depicts a phoenix with intricately detailed feathers, standing on a branch or mound. The phoenixes appear to be surrounded by clouds. The motifs are gold-colored and have a shiny appearance. The fabric has a rough, uneven edge and some dark spots or stains. It is set against a beige background.