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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Piece" by the artist is a rectangular artwork with a dark brown background. The artwork features a repeating pattern of several figures and various objects. The figures are depicted in pink, gold, and white hues, with four of them visible, each with distinct poses. They wear traditional clothing and have dark hair. Their facial features are defined with white skin and black hair. Surrounding the figures are numerous objects, including flowers, leaves, and stars, rendered in shades of gold, pink, and white. Two suns or moons are positioned at the top of the artwork. A thin beige border frames the artwork. In the bottom-right corner, small orange text is visible.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
555 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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