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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts "Piece" by an unknown artist. The image shows a vertical rectangle with a tan background and darker tan border. The top and bottom thirds feature wavy black and white lines with a floral pattern within the waves. The middle third contains dark brown irregular shapes resembling reflections. The background has a subtle white floral pattern. A small red stamp in the top right corner. The image is divided into sections by a thin black line. The overall design suggests a traditional or cultural aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
320 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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