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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular textile with a repeating pattern. The textile is primarily blue-gray with a tan border around it. The pattern on the textile consists of various shapes, including diamonds and teardrops, in dark brown and tan. The shapes are arranged in a repeating design, with some of them overlapping or connected to each other. The pattern is symmetrical, with identical designs on either side of the center. The overall effect is one of intricate and detailed craftsmanship. The image appears to be a piece of fabric or a textile fragment, possibly from an historical or cultural collection. Piece by Anni Albers.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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