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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rectangular decorative piece by an unknown artist titled "Piece" features a repeating pattern on a dark background. The pattern includes various shapes and designs in shades of gold, beige, and light blue. The pattern consists of four identical sections, each featuring a central floral motif. The floral designs are four-leaf clovers. The sections are separated by a maze-like pattern in gold. On either side of the central floral designs are gold and beige triangular shapes and curled lines. The border on the left and right sides of the rectangle features a maze-like design in gold. The overall design is symmetrical. The image has a beige border around it. Small red numbers are printed in the bottom-left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 202 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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