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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece with a blue and white geometric pattern on a tan background. The pattern consists of a grid with various shapes, including diamonds, rectangles, and arches. Two identical sections are visible, each featuring a rounded arch with a horizontal line design inside. Inside the arches are symmetrical designs resembling flowers or leaves. The background of the piece is tan-colored, with a darker tan border around the edges. The numbers are printed in red at the bottom right corner. The piece is by artist Faith Ringgold. The piece title is "Piece".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 331 px
Museum record:
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