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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige fabric with a repeating pattern of hexagons in brown, blue and beige. The hexagons contain various geometric and floral patterns, including diamonds, chevrons, and flowers. A wavy blue and beige line separates the hexagons from a wavy blue and beige design at the bottom. Small, symmetrical insects are on either side of the wavy line. The title is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 302 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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