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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric is light beige with a thin tan border around the edges. The floral pattern includes green vines and leaves, and flowers in shades of blue, pink, orange, and white. The flowers are large and have many petals. The blue flowers are hanging down like wisteria. The pink and orange flowers are cup-shaped. The leaves are various shades of green and have different shapes. The background of the fabric is a solid light beige color. Title: Piece Artist: William Morris.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 563 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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