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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular textile with a gold border. The main body of the textile is divided into three sections. The left and right sections are symmetrical and feature a blue and brown floral design on a cream background. The floral design in the left and right sections consists of a central star surrounded by curved lines and shapes. The center section features a blue and brown octagonal design on a cream background. The octagonal design has a symmetrical pattern inside. The background of the main body features a geometric pattern in blue and cream. The geometric pattern consists of interconnected lines and shapes. The textile has a small orange text at the bottom left corner. The background behind the gold border is not visible. The artist and title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 269 px
Museum record:
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