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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by the artist unknown. Black and white image of patterned tile work. Left side of the image features a rounded square shape with a flower-like pattern inside. The rounded square shape has a raised edge. Inside the rounded square, there are curved lines and shapes. To the right, there are hexagons and squares arranged in a grid. The hexagons and squares have various patterns inside, including wavy lines and geometric shapes. The background of the image is a light gray color. The image has a thin black border around it. The image appears to be a close-up of a larger design or artwork. The overall style of the image is ornate and decorative.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 369 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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