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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of birds and flowers in a light beige color. The fabric has a worn and frayed edge. The pattern features birds with outstretched wings surrounded by flowers and foliage, arranged in three rows of three. The background of the fabric is a solid black color. The fabric appears to be made of a velvet or similar textured material. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
561 × 625 px
Museum record:
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