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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece", by Mark Rothko. A dark brown and gold-colored ornate patterned fabric or textile with a geometric design. The central shape is an octagon with a floral and ornamental pattern in gold on a dark brown background. Inside the octagon are various symbols and designs, including flowers, leaves, and geometric shapes. The octagon is surrounded by a border with a similar pattern. There are additional smaller squares and rectangles around the outside with similar patterns. The entire image is framed by a light-colored border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
549 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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