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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded top edge, featuring three identical embroidered designs on a checked background. The background consists of alternating dark and light squares arranged in vertical columns. Each design depicts a figure with long hair wearing a short-sleeved top. The figures are positioned facing each other in a symmetrical arrangement. The figure on the left and right are shown in profile with their heads facing inward, toward the center. The center figure is shown from the front, with a head facing forward. The embroidered designs are positioned on a strip of fabric. The artist is unknown and the title is "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 239 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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