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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
Museum record:
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