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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
Museum record:
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