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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by artist Robert Rauschenberg. Rectangular gray fabric with a repeating pattern of small gold floral motifs, resembling a woven or embroidered design. A horizontal gold line runs across the bottom edge. The fabric is bordered by a tan-colored material, possibly another type of fabric or paper. The surface appears slightly wrinkled and worn.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 341 px
Museum record:
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