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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored fabric with frayed edges and a sepia-toned design. The design depicts people wearing traditional clothing and hats, walking in a line under parasols. The people are carrying baskets on their heads. In the background, there are trees and buildings with tiled roofs. A border at the bottom features geometric patterns. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 549 px
Museum record:
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