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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a blue and beige pattern. The fabric is mounted on a beige background. The fabric has a blue background with a beige geometric and floral pattern. The pattern consists of various shapes, including diamonds, zigzags, and flowers. The shapes are arranged in a seemingly random pattern. The beige background is visible around the edges of the fabric, with a small red number printed at the bottom. The number is "96.14.577". The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
450 × 624 px
Museum record:
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