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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and beige textile with repeating patterns. Horizontal stripes feature a variety of designs. The top and bottom stripes have a geometric design in beige on a brown background. The second stripe from the top and the second stripe from the bottom have a four-leaf clover design in beige and brown. The third stripe from the top and the third stripe from the bottom have a floral design in beige on a brown background. The fourth stripe from the top has a zig-zag design. The beige background bordering the textile is visible around all edges.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
517 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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