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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Piece" and it's made by an unidentified artist. The image shows an embroidered piece of fabric with a floral design. The fabric has a beige border around it. The floral design is made up of various colors including pink, blue, green, brown, and white. There are two large flowers in the center of the image. The top flower has a blue and white outer petal and a brown center with white dots. The bottom flower has pink and green petals with a brown and yellow center. There are also several green leaves and stems throughout the design. The background of the fabric is filled with various patterns and colors, including pink, green, and beige. The numbers "96.14.575" are printed in orange text at the bottom right corner of the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
443 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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