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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triangle-shaped piece of fabric with frayed edges, titled "Piece" by the artist. The fabric features a floral design with a bird perched on a branch. The top of the triangle is blue with darker blue clouds. The right and bottom edges of the triangle are light blue. The bird has a white body with purple and green tail feathers. The branch has purple flowers and green leaves. The background of the fabric is salmon colored. The fabric appears to be vintage or antique. The background behind the fabric is white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 615 px
Museum record:
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