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Textile fragment with repeating pattern of dogs on dotted ground

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with small white dots. The fabric has a repeating pattern of 18 light brown dogs with dark brown spots. The dogs are arranged in 4 rows and 5 columns. The fabric is surrounded by a gold border. The border appears worn and slightly faded. There are small white spots on the surface of the fabric. A small red number in the bottom-right corner. The fabric appears to be rectangular in shape.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 476 px
Museum record:
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