Artwork preview

Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork "Piece" by an unknown artist depicts a square piece of fabric. The fabric has a tan background with a woven texture. The fabric features a repeating pattern of curved lines and flowers embroidered in shades of gold, brown, and green. The edges of the fabric are frayed and worn, with some threads loose. The fabric is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
387 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette