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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular piece of fabric featuring two distinct woven patterns. The top portion showcases a repeating pattern of brown and gold squares arranged in a grid-like formation. The bottom portion displays a checkered pattern comprising brown and white squares. The fabric is set against a tan background, and a red stamp with the text "96.14.1570" is positioned below it. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 426 px
Museum record:
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