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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, vertical rectangular textile with blue and gold pattern on beige background. The pattern has a grid-like design with a central motif and border. The grid consists of ornate shapes including flowers and scrollwork. The central motif features a large, symmetrical design in shades of blue and gold. The border around the textile is beige. Small red numbers are printed vertically on the bottom left side. The title of the piece is "Piece" by artist Anni Albers.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
285 × 625 px
Museum record:
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