Artwork preview

Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored rectangular piece with a thin border. The rectangle contains horizontal stripes in shades of tan and brown. A central design features two symmetrical floral motifs in dark green, brown, and tan. The motifs are separated by a vertical line of small tan dots and flanked by curving lines. The background of the rectangle has a tan and brown woven pattern. The outer border is tan with darker tan spots. Red numbers are printed in the bottom left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 211 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette