Temple hanging

Creator Name

Cultural Context

Date

1890s, 1200s

Source

"Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum";

Smithsonian Institution

About the Work

"Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum" Object Description

The central figure is a Bodhisattva made by needle looping in the 13th century. The figure was later sewn to a ground of Chinese light blue silk satin with a gold pattern of chrysanthemums on a curving vine. The standard is made from various woven silk and metallic brocades, sewn in tab-like forms to surround the Bodhisattva. A silk tassel finishes the bottom.

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Title

Temple hanging

Creator

Worktype

embroidery & stitching; Temple hanging; Altar and altar component coverings and hangings; Embroidery (visual works)

Cultural Context

Material

Medium: silk, metal threads, paper Technique: the bodhisattva is needle looping technique; the hanging is made from various woven fabrics sewn together

Dimensions

H x W: 64.5 x 20 cm (25 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

Technique

Language

Date

1890s, 1200s;
Date: 13th century (bodhisattva), 18th–19th century (hanging)

Provenance

Credit Line: Museum purchase from Smithsonian Regents Collections Acquisition Fund

Style Period

Rights

CC0

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