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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric is off-white with a tan border around the edges. The fabric features a repeating pattern of various flowers and leaves in shades of pink, purple, green, and brown. The flowers and leaves are intricately designed with detailed lines and swirls. The background of the fabric is a light beige color. The overall design is symmetrical, with the same patterns and colors repeating throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
306 × 624 px
Museum record:
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