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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square blue fabric with gold embroidery. The blue fabric has a repeating pattern of gold embroidered designs. The design consists of a series of interconnected hexagons and curved lines. The hexagons are outlined in gold and have a floral pattern inside. The curved lines are dotted with small gold beads. The fabric is mounted on a beige background. Red handwritten numbers in the top-right corner. "Piece" by artist Ellsworth Kelly.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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