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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a gold floral design on a dark background. The fabric is rectangular and appears to be damaged, with frayed edges and some areas of wear. The gold floral design is in the center of the fabric, featuring a large flower with six petals and a stem with leaves. The background of the fabric is dark gray or blue, and the gold design is made up of small, shiny threads that catch the light. The fabric is titled "Piece" and is attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–14th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
393 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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