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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square artwork titled "Piece" by an unidentified artist. The artwork is composed of 13 squares arranged in a grid pattern. The squares alternate between black and tan backgrounds. The black squares feature tan designs, while the tan squares feature black and tan designs. The designs within the squares are symmetrical and ornate. The center square is tan with a black and tan design. The bottom edge of the artwork features tan squares on the left and right. The artwork is set against a tan border. The bottom right corner displays small orange text. The overall design suggests a textile or fabric piece.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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