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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is beige with a diagonal ribbed texture. The pattern features a floral design in a darker beige color. The flowers have multiple petals and are surrounded by leaves and stems. The pattern is repeated across the fabric in a symmetrical arrangement. A thin green line borders the fabric, which is set against a beige background. A small number is printed in the bottom-right corner. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
534 × 624 px
Museum record:
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