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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Title: Piece Artist: Unknown Dark blue fabric with gold-colored floral and paisley patterns. The fabric has a repeating design featuring various shapes, including teardrop-shaped motifs with curved tails, circular shapes with floral patterns, and leaf-like elements. The gold-colored designs are intricately detailed and appear to be woven into the fabric. The fabric is rectangular, with a beige border around it. Small red numbers are printed in the top-left corner of the beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
368 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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