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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square textile with white embroidery. The textile features multiple white cranes and stylized clouds. The cranes are depicted with long necks and legs, some have their wings spread. The cranes are placed in a repeating pattern across the fabric. The background of the textile is solid black. The clouds are stylized and wavy. The fabric appears to be silk or another smooth material. The image is in black and white. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
556 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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