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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The background of the artwork is beige with a thin darker beige border. The top section features a dark brown floral pattern on the left and curvy lines on the right. In the top-left corner, a blue flower with five rounded petals and a yellow center is surrounded by leaves. Three dark brown cranes are flying to the right in a staggered formation. The bottom section features a similar pattern to the top, with two more flying cranes and a butterfly. Faint green splotches are scattered throughout the middle section. The artwork features a mix of dark brown and beige colors with accents of blue and yellow.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
228 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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