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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and white diamond pattern with a gold border. The diamonds are arranged in a grid and intersect with each other. The blue diamonds have a white stripe down the middle. The white diamonds contain various designs including: - A blue and red flower-like shape - A blue and white leafy design - A gold leafy design - A blue and red eye-like design The background of the diamonds is filled with small yellow flowers. The image is bordered by a thin gold frame. The piece is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 509 px
Museum record:
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