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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored rug with a central circular design surrounded by 12 irregularly shaped sections. The central circle is made up of a series of connected shapes, with a lighter tan color at the center. The surrounding sections are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, with four rectangular sections at the top, bottom, left, and right, and four partial circular sections at each corner. The background of the rug is a solid tan color, with a thin tan border around the edges. A small red signature or label is visible in the bottom-right corner. "Piece" by artist Mark Rothko.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
497 × 624 px
Museum record:
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