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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by William Morris: Rectangular textile design with a beige border, filled with repeating patterns in blue and gold. The design consists of 10 horizontal bands of varying widths, each with a distinct repeating pattern. Top band: white floral motifs on blue background. Second band: gold and blue curved lines and shapes. Third band: gold and blue geometric shapes. Fourth band: gold and blue curved lines and shapes. Fifth band: blue and gold Greek key pattern. Sixth band: gold and blue floral motifs. Seventh band: gold and blue geometric shapes. Eighth band: blue and gold Greek key pattern. Ninth band: gold and blue curved lines and shapes. Bottom band: gold and blue floral motifs. The patterns are woven in a fabric with a visible texture. Small orange text in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
211 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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