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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with a large bird design in cream and pink. The bird is on the left side and faces right. It has a crest on its head and a long curved beak. Its body is intricately detailed with feathers. The background of the fabric has a floral pattern in shades of brown and cream. The fabric is rectangular and mounted on a beige background with the numbers '06.4.195' printed vertically in red on the left side. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
390 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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