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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray rectangular piece of fabric with a black floral pattern. The fabric has a shiny, slightly textured surface and is mounted on a gold-colored background. The floral pattern features leaves and stems in a darker gray or black color. There are several plants depicted, with leaves and stems extending from the bottom and sides of the fabric. A small, illegible red marking is visible in the bottom-right corner of the gold background. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unidentified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 384 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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