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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified. A square image with a thin dark line border on a beige background. The image within the border is light tan and gray with curvy swirling designs and floral patterns throughout in a lighter shade than the background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
573 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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