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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric has a tan border around its edges. The main body of the fabric is purple with a repeating pattern of red and gold designs. The top half of the fabric features a large gold flower-like design with eight petals. A red circle is in the center of the flower. The bottom half of the fabric has a repeating pattern of red diamonds and gold flowers. The gold flowers have four petals. The red diamonds are outlined in gold. The fabric appears to be made of silk or another shiny material. The fabric is decorated with intricate stitching. The colors are vibrant and well-preserved. The fabric's design is symmetrical. The image is well-lit. The fabric takes up the entire image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
398 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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