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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical blue and gold textile with a repeating pattern. The pattern consists of interconnected circles with various gold shapes inside, including flowers, leaves, and geometric designs. The blue area is rectangular and centered on a larger rectangle of gold-colored material. A small red stamp is in the bottom-right corner. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
224 × 624 px
Museum record:
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