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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow rectangular piece of fabric with blue background and gold-colored designs. The fabric features various patterns including swirling lines, geometric shapes, and floral motifs. The gold-colored designs include abstract shapes and lines arranged in a seemingly random yet harmonious composition. The fabric is mounted on a beige background. The artist is not visually identifiable in the image. The title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
166 × 624 px
Museum record:
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