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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan background with gold border. The central design features a large circle with curved lines on either side forming a symmetrical figure. Inside the circle are symmetrical floral motifs in blue and brown with white centers. Smaller circles with similar designs are scattered throughout. The background is filled with a repeating pattern of small geometric shapes in blue, white, and brown. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
504 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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