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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by an unknown artist. The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with frayed edges. The fabric has a blue-green background. Various beige and brown flowers and leaves are embroidered on the fabric. A peacock and a caterpillar are also depicted. The bottom of the fabric is slightly uneven. The background behind the fabric is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk; on paper laid on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
508 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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