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Woven piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white woven piece by an unknown artist. The piece is square with rough edges and a light gray pattern. The pattern consists of intricate designs including leaves, flowers, and other organic shapes, arranged in a symmetrical and repeating manner. The background of the image is dark gray, providing contrast to the white piece. A small portion of the piece is torn at the bottom right corner.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Silk (?), woven
Culture:
Spanish, possibly
Dimensions:
520 × 625 px
Museum record:
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