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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by artist William Morris. Brown fabric with a repeating floral pattern. The fabric has a thick, tan border. The floral pattern consists of large flowers in blue, green, and beige on a brown background, with green leaves and stems. The flowers are four-petaled with a central circle. Small beige diamonds are scattered throughout the fabric. The image is a close-up of the fabric. The color palette is muted. The fabric appears to be woven or printed with a raised texture. The image shows a small red number in the bottom-left corner. The overall design is symmetrical. The image shows a square piece of fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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