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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with a gold border. The fabric is gray with a pattern of insects and plants. The insects are mostly black and white. The plants are depicted in shades of green. A red number is printed in the lower right corner. The fabric appears to be framed or mounted on a beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
187 × 622 px
Museum record:
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