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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow piece of fabric with a patterned design. The fabric is light brown with darker brown designs. The designs include geometric shapes arranged in rows, with each row intersecting with the one below and above it. The patterns are made up of lines and rounded shapes, arranged to form a repeating design. The fabric has a thin black border around it. The background of the image is a light brown color. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 184 px
Museum record:
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