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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored rectangular fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric has a tan border around the edges. The pattern consists of a repeating design of flowers and leaves in shades of blue, brown, and tan. The background of the fabric features a honeycomb-like pattern composed of hexagons. The flowers have multiple petals and are connected by curved stems and vines. Small brown numbers are printed in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
333 × 624 px
Museum record:
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