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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and green square textile with intricate pattern. The textile has a thick border with a Greek key design around the perimeter. The central portion of the textile features a large square pattern with a floral design. The textile appears to be damaged, with tears and fraying along the edges. The background behind the textile is a light brown color. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China (?)
Dimensions
600 × 589 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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