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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with rounded edges, oriented vertically. The fabric has a black background with a pattern of variously shaped spots and leaves in shades of brown, beige, gray, and white. A thin, orange-brown cord or braid is on the right edge. The fabric is mounted on a beige-colored background. Small, red, printed numbers are at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
192 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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