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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
Museum record:
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