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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by artist M. Eaton. A square piece of fabric with a textured surface and wavy horizontal lines. The fabric features a floral pattern with embroidered designs in a lighter shade. The designs include trees with flowers and foliage, as well as several circular and oval shapes resembling flowers or clouds. The fabric has a decorative border around the edges. The overall appearance is that of a traditional textile with intricate embroidery.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 559 px
Museum record:
View original
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