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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is white with a purple and dark purple design. The design consists of interconnected diamonds and curved lines. The diamonds are filled with small geometric shapes. The curved lines have a floral appearance. The fabric is bordered by a tan-colored material. The border is visible on all sides, with a slightly darker tan color on the edges. In the bottom-left corner, there is small orange text. The fabric appears to be a textile piece by artist titled "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
596 × 136 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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