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Textile fragment with repeating floral pattern on geometric diaper ground

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown textile with repeating light brown floral pattern on geometric background. The floral design features flowers with multiple petals and leaves on stems. The flowers and leaves are light brown, while the background has a geometric pattern of small rectangles in dark brown and light brown. A thin light brown border surrounds the textile, with a curved edge on the right side. A small beige label on the right edge displays text.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 500 px
Museum record:
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