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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green, brown and white square textile with fan and floral designs. The image shows a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The background of the fabric is green. The design features a series of symmetrical shapes, including fans and floral motifs, in shades of brown and white. The shapes are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each shape overlapping slightly with its neighbors. The overall effect is one of intricate, ornate decoration. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 570 px
Museum record:
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