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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Piece" and the artist is not specified. The image shows a square piece of fabric with a floral design. The fabric is white with a tan border around it. The floral design includes several flowers and leaves in various colors, including brown, blue, green, purple, pink, and yellow. The flowers and leaves are made up of small, tightly packed beads or sequins that create a textured appearance. The stems and branches of the flowers are brown. The image has some red text in the bottom-left corner that reads "96.14.1428".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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