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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Piece by an unknown artist depicts a rectangular fabric with a repeating pattern of hexagons. The hexagons are arranged in rows and columns. Each hexagon has a flower-like design in the center. The colors of the hexagons and flowers are shades of blue, brown, beige, and white. The hexagons have a stitched border. The background of the fabric is dark gray. The fabric is surrounded by a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 320 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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