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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist, depicts a square artwork with a beige background. The artwork features a grid of 12 squares. There are three rows and four columns of squares. The squares alternate in color, with some squares having a blue background and others having a beige background. The blue squares are arranged in a diagonal pattern. The squares contain various designs, including flowers and leaves. The designs are rendered in different colors, such as red, green, and brown. The squares are separated by beige lines that form a grid pattern. A small white sticker in the top-left corner bears the handwritten text "96 14.1.99". A vertical line of red text runs along the left edge of the image. The artwork is set against a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 607 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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