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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with a repeating pattern. The pattern has a wavy white line on top and bottom, with diamond shapes in the middle of the line. The diamond shapes are made of white dots. Below the top line, a repeating scene: two deer, one on the left and one on the right, facing each other. Between the deer are two green structures with a slanted roof and four legs. The structures are surrounded by green trees and white flowers. Above the scene, a repeating pattern of white flowers and brown leaves. The fabric is bordered by a tan color. The image is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 425 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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