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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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