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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and white textile with repeating pattern. The pattern consists of four-petaled shapes with a white center and blue outline, alternating with chevron shapes in blue and white. The four-petaled shapes have a blue outline and white interior, with a blue center. The chevron shapes have a blue and white zig-zag design. The textile is rectangular, with a tan border around the edges. Red text on the bottom left. The artwork is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 266 px
Museum record:
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