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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue rectangular fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric features a repeating design of golden-yellow flowers and leaves on curved stems. The flowers have four rounded petals and are accompanied by smaller clusters of leaves. The background of the fabric is a solid dark blue color. A thin, light-brown border surrounds the fabric. Title: Piece. Artist: William Morris.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 371 px
Museum record:
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