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Textile fragment with repeating pattern of stripes and figured bands

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular textile fragment with a repeating pattern. The background has vertical stripes in blue, brown, beige, and white. Three horizontal bands are superimposed over the stripes. The top and bottom bands have a brown background with gold-colored curvy lines and shapes. The middle band has a white background with a grid of nine small squares, each containing a blue floral pattern. The entire fragment is surrounded by a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
447 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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