Artwork preview

Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow rectangular piece with a beige border. The interior has a repeating pattern of flower-like shapes in blue, green, and white with brown details. Each flower-like shape is surrounded by an octagon with a diamond pattern in the center and four-pointed shapes with a diamond pattern on either side. The background of the piece features a dark blue color with white diamond patterns. The overall design is symmetrical. The piece is titled "Piece" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
199 × 625 px
Museum record:
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