To be added

Gold-Brocaded Scrolling Lotus (detail)

缠枝莲织金纹样（局部）

Scrolling lotus links flowers along a continuous undulating stem, producing a repeat that reads evenly across large surfaces. The angle at which the stem turns, the orientation of each flower and the distribution of the leaves all follow rule, which makes the pattern a dependable point of entry for dating.

Object Details

Dynasty

To be added

Period

To be added

Date

To be added

Object type

Textile detail

Material

Silk, gold-wrapped thread

Technique

Gold-brocaded weave

Dimensions

To be added

Collection

To be added