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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled Piece by an unknown artist, depicts a rectangular fabric with a dark blue background and beige border. The fabric features a symmetrical design with a central motif and four quadrants. The central motif consists of a diamond shape surrounded by four curved, leaf-like shapes. Radiating from the center are four lines that extend to the edges of the fabric, intersecting with other lines and shapes. The quadrants contain various patterns, including geometric shapes, floral motifs, and abstract designs. The patterns are rendered in shades of beige, blue, and brown. The fabric's texture appears woven or embroidered. The beige border surrounds the fabric, with a small section of red text in the bottom-left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 334 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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