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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white artwork titled "Piece" by an unidentified artist. The artwork depicts a long rectangular scene with eight samurai warriors in traditional Japanese armor. The warriors are shown in various dynamic poses, each holding a sword and shield. They are dressed in full suits of armor, including helmets with face masks. The armor has a dark color with lighter accents. The background is light-colored, possibly beige or gray. The artwork appears to be a drawing or engraving on a flat surface. The image is grainy and has a slightly blurry quality. The overall composition is horizontal, with the warriors arranged in a line.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 184 px
Museum record:
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