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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige rectangular fabric with a thin tan border; fabric features a repeating pattern of blue wavy lines and clusters of stylized gold floral shapes. The fabric is divided into two horizontal sections with the blue wavy lines appearing as ocean waves with white highlights, and the floral shapes in gold and red appear as if floating on the waves. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unidentified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
279 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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