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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Piece" by the artist is a square-shaped textile with a beige background. The textile features a repeating pattern of circular designs and swirling lines. The circular designs are divided into two types: larger ones at the bottom and smaller ones at the top. The larger circular design at the bottom center features a dragon-like creature in shades of blue, green, and brown. The smaller circular designs at the top also feature dragon-like creatures in shades of brown, green, and blue. The swirling lines are dark blue and beige, and they connect the circular designs throughout the textile. The overall design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of the center. The colors used are beige, brown, blue, and green.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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