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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square piece of fabric with a dark blue lace overlay on a light tan background. The lace features a repeating pattern of interconnected loops and curved lines. A horizontal strip across the middle has a different weave pattern than the rest of the lace. The fabric is mounted on a larger tan fabric background. Red text at the bottom reads "75.14.877".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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