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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with a repeating pattern of gold floral designs on a white background. The fabric is rectangular and appears to be old and worn, with frayed edges and peeling along the top and bottom. The gold floral designs are arranged in rows and columns across the fabric. The background behind the fabric is solid white. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 452 px
Museum record:
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