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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric is white with a repeating pattern of flowers and leaves in shades of blue, red, brown, and tan. The colors are muted and the fabric appears to be old. The fabric is framed by a thin tan border. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown. The description is: A square piece of white fabric with a repeating pattern of flowers and leaves in shades of blue, red, brown, and tan. The pattern is made up of various shapes, including flowers, leaves, and stems. The colors are muted and the fabric appears to be old. The fabric is framed by a thin tan border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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