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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Piece" and the artist is unknown. Square piece of fabric with frayed edges, mostly black background with a floral pattern in shades of pink, gold, and white. The fabric appears to be woven with a mix of colors and textures, visible vertical and horizontal lines. A small white label with black text on the left edge.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
509 × 625 px
Museum record:
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