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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and tan checkerboard patterned textile with bow and leaf designs. The textile has a repeating pattern of alternating dark brown and light brown squares on a grid. The bow designs are light tan with darker spots on them. The bows are interspersed with leaf designs. The textile is rectangular and the bottom edge is slightly curved. The edges are frayed and worn. The background behind the textile is white. Piece by Artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
434 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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