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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular piece of fabric with various designs. The fabric features a large central floral motif with eight rounded protrusions, one on each cardinal direction. A white ruler along the right edge indicates scale. A thin border frames the fabric on all sides. A partial image of another design is visible at the bottom right corner. A thicker diagonal band crosses the bottom right. Patterns include diamonds, curled leaves, and scrollwork. The image is titled "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
347 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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