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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with gold and white designs. The fabric features a repeating pattern. The gold designs include birds and flowers. The birds have long curved tails. The flowers have four white petals. The background of the fabric is dark blue with a subtle green tint. The fabric has a thin beige border around the edges. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
432 × 625 px
Museum record:
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