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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece titled 'Piece' by artist Raphael Kirchner. The work consists of two samples of ornate fabric patterns. The left sample features a green background with white and brown flowers and leaves. The right sample features a brown background with swirling blue and gold patterns. Both samples are bordered by a beige stripe. The samples are arranged diagonally. The edges of other fabric patterns are visible along the top and right edges. The top-right corner shows a small, rectangular sample with a repeating gold pattern on a brown background. The top edge shows a blue and gold pattern. The right edge shows a red, green and gold pattern. The background behind the fabric samples is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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