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Textile fragment with repeating pattern of scattered oval medallions and diaper patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue rectangular textile with gold border. The textile features a repeating pattern of oval medallions and geometric designs. Oval medallions are arranged irregularly across the fabric. Medallions are gold with intricate patterns and some with small central designs in shades of orange, blue and green. Background of the textile is a dark blue color. Geometric patterns are composed of small gold shapes resembling chevrons, zigzags and rectangles. The gold border surrounds the textile on all sides, approximately 1-2% of the image width. The border appears slightly worn and faded. Some parts of the fabric feature small brown spots or discoloration.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 317 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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