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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown square textile with gold swirling patterns and maple leaves. The textile has a rough, frayed edge. The gold swirls are thick and wavy. There are several maple leaves in shades of green, pink, and gold. The leaves have five points. The background of the textile is dark brown. The textile titled "Piece" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century(?)
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 459 px
Museum record:
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