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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a small, rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a variety of geometric patterns and shapes. The top section is dark blue with white clouds. Below the clouds, on the left, is a white triangle with a blue tree and a red anchor. The center of the fabric showcases a red triangle adorned with three white flowers. The right side features a white section with a red and brown diamond pattern. The bottom of the fabric displays a brown strip with green accents on either side. The entire piece is set against a tan background. A red number is printed in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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