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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue and white textile with repeating pattern. Long, narrow vertical stripes with floral designs and animals. Three main vertical white stripes interspersed with two thinner ones. White animals appear to be elephants or pigs. Floral patterns and possible fruits and foliage in white and light blue on dark blue background. Beige border around edges. Small orange numbers printed vertically on right edge. "Piece" by artist not identified in provided context.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
368 × 624 px
Museum record:
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