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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece by an unknown artist. The piece features a repeating pattern of gold-colored birds on a dark brown background. The birds are depicted in a light gold color, with intricate details and textures. The pattern is composed of interconnected shapes, forming a lace-like design. The background of the piece is a dark brown color, providing contrast to the gold birds. The piece is rectangular in shape, with a light brown border around the edges. A small white label with black text is attached to the bottom-left corner of the border. The label reads "96.114.5". The overall design of the piece suggests a traditional or vintage aesthetic. The title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
339 × 624 px
Museum record:
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