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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The piece by an unknown artist features a square textile with a repeating pattern. The textile is primarily light brown with dark blue and white accents. The pattern consists of rows of identical shapes, each row containing 9 shapes. Each shape has a symmetrical design with a dark blue center and white and light brown details. The background of the image is a light brown color, possibly a frame or mounting. There is small red text in the bottom-left corner. The overall composition is grid-like, with the patterned textile centered in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 550 px
Museum record:
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