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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a blue and white textile with a repeating pattern on a white background bordered by tan. The pattern has two rows of repeating scenes. The top row shows a woman standing on a piece of land, surrounded by foliage. The bottom row shows people standing among flowers and plants. The scenes are separated by clouds. The design features various buildings in the background. The image is a square piece. The artist of the piece is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 539 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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