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Textile fragment with repeating pattern of floral medallions in latticework on swastika-fret ground

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a textile fragment with a repeating pattern. The background of the textile is beige with a gold border around the edges. The pattern on the textile consists of a latticework design with floral medallions in a repeating arrangement. The medallions are beige with a blue center and are surrounded by a blue swastika-fret pattern. The swastika-fret pattern is made up of interlocking blue lines that form a grid-like design. The overall effect of the pattern is intricate and ornate, with a mix of geometric and organic shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
372 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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