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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by artist unknown. Black and white image of a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of shapes. The shapes are diamond and triangular in form. The shapes have various patterns, including chevrons and herringbone. The background of the fabric is a textured, woven material. The image is in grayscale with varying shades of gray. The fabric fills the entire frame. The image is bordered by a thin white line.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
441 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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