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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Piece by Unknown Artist: A square piece of fabric with a tan background and a repeating pattern of blue and gold designs, featuring a large teardrop-shaped motif at the top center. The background has a diamond-shaped grid pattern with blue lines. The teardrop shape is surrounded by blue and gold curved lines and shapes. The fabric has a beige border around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
511 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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