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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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