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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a photograph of a rectangular piece of fabric. The fabric has a blue background with a repeating pattern of gold-colored designs. The designs are made up of curved lines and shapes, including flowers or stars with multiple points. The flowers or stars have a red and green center. The fabric is bordered by a beige-colored frame. The frame appears to be made of a textured material, possibly paper or cardboard. In the bottom-left corner of the frame, there is a small line of orange text.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 439 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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