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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Piece by Unknown Artist. Mauve fabric with beige designs. Rectangular shape with frayed edges. Features various oval and rectangular panels with illustrations and Chinese characters. Panels contain scenes of people, landscapes, buildings, and tables. Colors include mauve, beige, with hints of green and red. The design appears to be a repeating pattern. The surface appears worn, with fraying at the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
427 × 624 px
Museum record:
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