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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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