

Altar Cloth
Rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is dark-colored with a light-colored design. The design features swirling lines and flowers. The swirling lines are curved and spiral in shape, varying in size. The flowers have many rounded petals with visible centers and leaves. The fabric fills the image horizontally and has a slight curl at the top. The background behind the fabric is plain and light-colored. The fabric's title is "Altar Cloth" and it is by an unidentified artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Silk, metallic thread
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 344 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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