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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The background is black with gold and white designs. The design consists of hexagons and squares arranged in rows. The hexagons have a gold outline and contain white floral designs. The squares have a gold outline and contain gold floral designs on a black background. The hexagons and squares alternate in a grid-like pattern. The fabric has a beige border around the edges. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified but appears to be associated with "MC 29 44". The image is likely a textile artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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