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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric by artist "Piece" has a large circular design in the center, with a floral or shell-like shape. There are also several smaller versions of the same design scattered throughout the fabric, as well as some cloud-like shapes. The background of the fabric appears to be a textured, woven material. The image is in black and white. The design elements are white on a black background. The fabric is rectangular, with a border around it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
337 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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