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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a patterned design by artist, Anni Albers. The fabric has a gold border around its edges. The background of the fabric is dark blue. The pattern on the fabric features a repeating design of gold floral shapes with curved lines and swirls. The floral shapes are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with four large flowers visible, one in each corner of the fabric. The flowers have a lighter gold center with a spiral design. The overall effect is one of intricate, ornate decoration.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 586 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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