The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of October 12, 2026

A square silk fragment features a muted tan center filled with repeating, swirling gold metallic cloud motifs. A vibrant orange border frames the piece on all sides, containing fragments of the same shimmering patterns. The cloud-like shapes appear to float across the textured background in a dense, organic arrangement. The fine weave is consistent throughout, though slight fraying is visible along the bottom edge.

Textile Fragment

1800s

Japan

silk, metallic thread
Overall: 15.2 x 13.7 cm (6 x 5 3/8 in.); Mounted: 22.2 x 21 cm (8 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
General Income Fund 1920.1867
Location: Not on view
  • Conserving the Past for the Future. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (March 4-May 6, 2001).
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1920.1867