Liao Dynasty (907-1125 A.D.)

L24cm; W13cm

        This partially torn textile is shaped likea Buddhist flag. Embroidered on a red and yellow tone twill ground using red,the floral motifs come in threads of yellow, blue, light blue and green and form a sort of medallion pattern. The style is representational. A subordinate triple leaf pattern is used for the space in between the medallions. The satin stitch is used. (XY)