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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with gold, brown and white floral patterns. The fabric is square shaped and has a thin gold border. The floral patterns are intricate and ornate, featuring flowers, leaves and stems. The flowers are large and have many petals. The leaves are teardrop-shaped and curved. The stems are long and curved. The background of the fabric is dark blue. The patterns are gold, brown and white. The gold is used for outlining the patterns. The brown and white are used for filling in the patterns. The overall design is symmetrical and repeating. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
552 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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