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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a piece titled "Piece" by artist Junichirō Sekino. Teal and gold colored abstract pattern on a beige background. The pattern features teal base color with raised gold wave-like shapes. The pattern covers a trapezoidal shape angled diagonally on the beige background. The beige background takes up the majority of the image with a thin border around the edges. The pattern and background fill the entire image with no visible gaps or negative space. The overall image has a textured appearance. The piece displays a combination of geometric and organic shapes through the wavy pattern. The use of teal, gold, and beige creates a visually appealing contrast. The raised texture of the pattern adds depth to the image.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 618 px
Museum record:
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