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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with giraffe and plant pattern. The fabric features a repeating design with giraffes and plants. The giraffes are depicted in a brown color with brown spots, and they are shown in various poses, including running and bending down. The plants are also brown and appear to be ferns or other types of foliage. The background of the fabric is a light brown color. The fabric appears to be a piece of textile with a vintage or antique look, with rough edges and a distressed appearance. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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