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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is titled "Piece" by an unidentified artist. The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a dark blue background and a repeating pattern of floral designs and swirling lines. The floral designs are light blue and white, with a leafy appearance. The swirling lines are white and gold. The fabric is bordered by a thin, tan-colored frame. In the bottom-right corner of the frame, there are small red numbers. The overall design is symmetrical, with the pattern repeating across the fabric in a grid-like fashion. The image is mostly rectangular in shape.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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