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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a distressed and worn appearance. The fabric features a design with various elements. The fabric has a dark brown background with a lighter brown grid pattern. There are two large sections with a green background and gold accents. One section features a cartoonish face with a large nose and mouth. The other section has a similar design but is partially cut off. On the left side, there are two brown sections with a gold diamond pattern. The fabric appears to be frayed and worn around the edges. A small white label with black text is visible on the left side. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
575 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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