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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
Museum record:
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