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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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