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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a beige and tan patterned piece of fabric or paper titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The pattern consists of rows of connected shapes, each containing a flower-like design with six petals. The shapes are linked together in a repeating pattern. The background of the pattern is a light beige color, while the shapes and flowers are a slightly darker tan color. The pattern is rectangular and surrounded by a beige border. The border is slightly darker than the background of the pattern. There is small orange text on the top right side. The text is vertical and reads 96.4.485.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
438 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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