Artwork preview

Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square piece of fabric with a gold border, featuring a circular design in the center. The circular design consists of a thin border with a pattern of rectangles, encircling a beige background with a brown floral pattern. The floral pattern includes a plant with leaves and a flower on the left side, and a leafy plant on the right side, accompanied by a butterfly above it. The words "DOE", "ALS", and "MIA" are written in brown at the top, left, and bottom of the circle, respectively. The background of the fabric features a beige color with a pattern of interlocking ovals. A vertical line of red text is visible on the right side of the fabric, but it is not legible. The overall design and style of the fabric suggest that it may be an antique or vintage piece, possibly used for decorative purposes. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 594 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette