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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray fabric with gold-colored designs. The fabric is rectangular and has a tan border around it. The gold designs are intricate and appear to be a repeating pattern of teardrop shapes with curved lines and swirls. The teardrop shapes have a textured appearance, with a grid-like pattern inside. The background of the fabric is a dark gray color, almost black. The gold designs are raised slightly, giving the fabric a three-dimensional appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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