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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold rectangular image with ornate designs. Two identical hexagonal patterns side by side. Each hexagon contains a square in the center divided into four smaller squares and one in the middle. The top left square contains a four-petaled flower. The top right square contains a curved line on top and bottom with two curved lines on the sides. The bottom left square contains a four-petaled flower. The bottom right square contains a curved line on top and bottom with two curved lines on the sides. The center square contains a six-petaled flower. The hexagons are surrounded by a border with intricate designs. The image has a beige background. Red numbers in the bottom left corner. Title: Piece Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
597 × 213 px
Museum record:
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