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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece with a tan background and blue and black stripes running vertically. The piece is divided into sections by the stripes. The left and right sections have light blue background with small brown symbols and Japanese characters. The middle section has a tan background with multiple rows of brown symbols, including circles, dots, and lines. The symbols are arranged in rows and columns. The border around the piece is tan. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified but likely is associated with it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
412 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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