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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The image shows a piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is off-white with a repeating pattern of black lines and shapes. The pattern includes curved lines that form partial circles and intersecting straight lines, with some lines thicker than others. The pattern also features bird-like figures and abstract designs. The bird-like figures are depicted in various shades of gray and black. Some of the bird-like figures have their wings spread out. The abstract designs resemble horizontal bars of varying lengths. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and fraying around the edges. The background behind the fabric is plain and light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
467 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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