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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and black checkerboard pattern with 20 squares containing various designs. The image is rectangular and vertical. The squares alternate between gold and black. The squares contain various white and gold designs. Some squares contain three vertical lines. Other squares contain circular or floral patterns. Small gold border surrounds the design.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
218 × 625 px
Museum record:
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