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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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