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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored rectangular rug with a thick tan border. The rug features a central design with a brown circular motif at the top and a brown circular motif with radiating lines below it. A floral motif is on the bottom left and right. A tan and brown diamond-shaped design with a swirling pattern around it on the right side. A similar diamond-shaped design on the left side. A circular motif with a black center and tan and brown rings around it on the top right. The entire design has a symmetrical pattern with tan, brown, and black colors. The artist is unknown but titled "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 330 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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