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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by artist unknown. The image shows a flat, rounded square with a yellow border and frayed edges. The border has a blue Greek key design on a yellow background. Inside the border, there are intricate designs featuring blue, red, white, and pink swirling patterns and flowers. The center of the piece has a floral design with pink, blue, and white colors. The background of the piece is beige. The overall design is symmetrical. The piece appears to be a textile or fabric. The image is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 603 px
Museum record:
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