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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan fabric with vertical stripes and floral patterns. The fabric has a border around the edges. There are seven vertical stripes running down the length of the fabric, alternating between wide stripes with a checkered pattern and narrower stripes with a woven design. The background of the fabric is tan with a floral pattern featuring clusters of grapes and leaves in shades of brown, green, and tan. The overall design is symmetrical, with the same pattern repeating throughout. Piece by artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 572 px
Museum record:
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