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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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