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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of artwork titled "Piece" by unknown artist. The rectangular artwork features three identical human figures standing in a row. The figures wear long robes with their hands clasped in front of them. They stand on a patterned background adorned with round, overlapping designs. The background also features large leaves with rounded edges on long stems. The leaves vary in shade, some being darker than others. A small ruler is placed along the bottom left edge for scale. The artwork shows signs of wear and tear, with visible creases and scratches. The image background behind the artwork is light gray. A small label in the bottom-right corner reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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