Chinese Textiles from the Yuan and Ming Dynasties
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Textile with Camellia Vines (detail), China, Yuan-Ming dynasty, 13th-14th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
July 9, 2024 (Tue) - September 29, 2024 (Sun)The Yuan (1271–1368) and Ming (1368–1644) dynasties witnessed remarkable developments in the production of silk textiles. These fabrics were produced in large quantities at both imperial and private workshops. Advances in weaving made intricate designs possible, while developments in goldsmithing spurred the widespread use of gold threads. This exhibition presents a small but stunning sample of textiles from the Yuan and Ming dynasties.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Textile with Camellia Vines | China | Yuan-Ming dynasty, 13th-14th century | TI-512 | |||
| Highlight | Textile with Phoenixes, Named "Gold Brocade of Kōfukuji Temple" | China, Passed down by the Maeda clan | Yuan dynasty, 14th century | TI-190-1 |