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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, vertical textile with a repeating pattern. The pattern has a dark blue background with white, orange and yellow flowers and shapes. The shapes are arranged in rows of hexagons. Each flower has a yellow center, eight white petals, and white and orange outlines. The textile is bordered by gold-colored fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
255 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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