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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a design. The fabric is beige with a brown border, and the design features various shapes and symbols in shades of brown, blue, and white. The shapes are irregular and resemble clouds or waves. Scattered throughout the design are several symbols that appear to be Chinese characters. The fabric appears to be a textile artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
525 × 625 px
Museum record:
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