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Textile fragment with repeating pattern of irregularly shaped cloud-edged vignettes containing two human figures and maple leaves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular textile fragment with a gold border on a white background. The fragment features a repeating pattern of irregularly shaped cloud-edged vignettes. The vignettes contain two human figures and maple leaves. The figures are depicted in a dark brown color. The background of the fragment between the vignettes is dark brown with vertical streaks. Small red numbers are printed vertically on the left side within the gold border.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
300 × 625 px
Museum record:
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