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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a repeating pattern of 20 triangular sections arranged in four rows of five. The triangles are arranged in a grid with pointed ends facing up, down, left, and right. The triangles are black with gold designs. The designs feature a variety of patterns including florals, geometric shapes, and abstract motifs. Some triangles have a solid gold color while others have a combination of gold and black. The fabric has a beige border around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
429 × 625 px
Museum record:
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