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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is square and has a grid-like pattern with 12 squares. The squares are arranged in four columns and three rows. The colors of the squares are shades of brown, beige, and tan. Each square has a different design, but they are all symmetrical and ornate. The designs are made up of lines, swirls, and other shapes. Some of the squares have a lighter-colored design on a darker background, while others have a darker design on a lighter background. The fabric has a textured weave and appears to be made of a thick, possibly velvet or silk, material. The background behind the fabric is a light beige color. The artist and title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 509 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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