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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is light blue-gray with a pattern of oval shapes, each containing a map of the world in blue and orange. The ovals are outlined in blue and are arranged in rows and columns across the fabric. The background of the fabric between the ovals is a blue and white striped pattern. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with frayed edges and some discoloration. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
538 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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