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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan background with darker tan border, vertical tan and white stripes, brown scalloped shape. The image is titled "Piece" by artist un specified. The image features a brown scalloped shape on a background with vertical tan and white stripes. The scalloped shape is positioned on the left side, with the curved edge facing right. The background has a tan border around it. The border is darker than the background. In the bottom-left corner, there is a small white tab with orange text. The text on the tab reads "96.14.687". The image appears to be a piece of fabric or a textile. The fabric has a ribbed texture. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of tan, brown, and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
314 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette