Fragment of blue silk

Fragment of blue silk, spotted white by 'resist' process (carelessly), with two rectangular panels of figured silk, in wrap-rib weave (one attached to blue silk), each composed of two fragments sewn together. Pattern, very stylized grotesque beasts in red cream and buff on yellow ground; drawing very angular.

Kind

artefact

Date

600–799 CE

Place

Ashtana (21.0063, 74.2596)