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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Salmon-colored fabric with gold, purple, green, and white embroidery. The fabric is rectangular and has a gold border. The embroidery includes various shapes such as circles, diamonds, leaves, and flowers. There are three large circles with designs inside them. The top circle has a green and gold design. The middle circle has a white and purple design. The bottom circle has a gold and purple design. There are also several smaller shapes scattered throughout the fabric. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and fraying around the edges. Piece by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
331 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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