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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular piece of artwork titled "Piece" by an unidentified artist. The artwork features a light brown background with a darker brown border around the edges. The artwork is divided into five horizontal sections. Each section contains various illustrations of people and scenery. The top and bottom sections show people sitting on the ground. The people are wearing traditional clothing and hats. The middle sections depict people engaging in various activities in scenes with trees, buildings, and bridges; one middle section shows a mountain. The illustrations are done in shades of blue, pink, white, and black.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
567 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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