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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by artist "Artist Unknown" displays a repeating pattern of light brown animals on a dark blue background. The fabric is mounted on cream-colored paper and features frayed edges, with loose threads visible on the left and right sides. The bottom edge appears to have a thin border. The pattern consists of various light brown animals, possibly deer or horses, arranged in rows that span the entire fabric. The animals are depicted in a simple, uniform style, with no discernible details or textures. The dark blue background provides a solid contrast to the light brown animals. The cream-colored paper has a slightly yellowed appearance and bears some handwritten notes on the right side, although the text is illegible. A small portion of a white and gray rectangle is visible on the right edge of the paper. The overall composition is straightforward, with the fabric centered on the paper.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread, perhaps ramie
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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