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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist. Rectangular fabric with a white background and a tan border around the edges. The main body of the fabric features a repeating pattern of eight-pointed star shapes with curved lines extending from the center, resembling snowflakes. The star shapes are arranged in rows and columns, with curved lines connecting them to form a floral-like design. The pattern is rendered in a light brown or tan color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette