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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan and black tapestry with repeating designs. A border of tan on all sides. From top to bottom the design elements are as follows: Birds and abstract leaves; rows of black and tan triangles; flowers on a geometric background; curvy tendrils; birds; flowers; triangle rows; flowers on a geometric background; curvy tendrils; birds and leaves; and triangle waves. The design elements are repeated in a horizontal fashion. The background resembles burlap. Title: Piece. Artist: not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
460 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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