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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by an unknown artist, is a rectangular object with a blue-gray background and a tan border. The object features a repeating pattern of various tan, gold and white shapes. The background of the object appears to be a fabric or textile material. A thin, darker line traverses horizontally across the center. A red stamp in the bottom-left corner reads "36-14-919". The object is set against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
445 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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