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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored rectangular artwork with a thin tan border. The artwork features five figures wearing traditional Asian clothing and hats. Four figures carry swords. Two figures on the left and right are partially cut off. The four central figures are depicted in a row, each holding a long sword with both hands, pointed to the left or right. The central figure's sword points left, and their clothing has a distinctive curved shape at the bottom. The two figures flanking the central one mirror each other, with their swords pointing away from the center. Their clothing features a rounded bottom. The figure on the far right appears to be wearing a long-sleeved garment and a hat. The background of the artwork is a solid tan color with some grass-like elements at the bottom. The numbers "96.14.380" are printed in the bottom-right corner. "Piece" by Marc.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 260 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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