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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric consists of a grid of 20 squares, arranged in four rows and five columns. The top 16 squares each contain a different design; some are symmetrical. The designs are in shades of blue, gold, and red on a dark background. The bottom four squares contain a geometric pattern in black and gold. Overlaid on the geometric pattern are seven circular red and black designs. The fabric has a beige border around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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