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Gold sparkles through small, geometric patterns imposed on a design of flowers and a butterfly. This combination of geometric patterns and embroidered designs is one of the hallmarks of needleloop embroidery.
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Title: Panel with Peonies and Butterfly
Period: Yuan (1271–1368) or Ming (1368–1644) dynasty
Date: late 14th–15th century
Culture: China
Medium: Needleloop embroidery of silk, gold paper, and gold thread on silk satin damask
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (21.6 x 26cm)
Mount: 13 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (34.9 x 39.4 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph E. Hotung Gift, 1987
Accession Number: 1987.277
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