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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold rectangular patterned textile. The pattern consists of rows of alternating diamond shapes, each containing intricate designs. The diamonds are outlined in gold and filled with black, while the background of the diamonds and the space between them is gold. The diamonds are arranged in a grid-like formation. The textile is set against a beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 303 px
Museum record:
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