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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 beige and has a woven texture. The pattern consists of squares arranged in rows and columns. Each square has a smaller solid square inside, with a diamond shape in each corner of the larger square. The background of the image is light gray. The fabric appears to be a sample or swatch, possibly for use in design or crafting. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown. The fabric is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 562 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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