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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Piece by William Morris features a beige fabric. The fabric has a repeating pattern consisting of blue crosses and floral designs. The blue crosses are formed by two intersecting lines. The floral designs are in various shades of blue, yellow, and brown. Some of the designs resemble flowers, while others resemble foliage. A vertical seam runs down the left side of the fabric, with a thin red and white stripe. The fabric is bordered by a beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 359 px
Museum record:
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