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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gray piece with a raised border around the edges. The surface features an intricate carved pattern of interconnected shapes, resembling leaves or flowers. The pattern is symmetrical with a diagonal line running through it, dividing the design into two mirrored halves. The background of the image is light gray. The piece is by artist Claes Metsys.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
243 × 625 px
Museum record:
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