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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is oriented vertically. The fabric has a black background with a repeating gold pattern. The pattern consists of interconnected curved lines that form a series of rounded shapes. The edges of the fabric on the left side are frayed and have tassels. The top edge of the fabric has a thin black and gold border. The background behind the fabric is white. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th or early 19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
477 × 624 px
Museum record:
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