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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by artist William Morris. The image depicts a rectangular piece of fabric featuring a blue and tan pattern on a beige background. The fabric showcases a repeating design of hexagons in blue and tan hues. The hexagons are outlined in tan with a woven or interlocking line pattern inside. Below the hexagons are tan designs that resemble flowers or leaves. The fabric has a tan border around its edges. The top-right corner of the beige background has red writing.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
517 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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