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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a design on a brown background. The design includes a dragon's head in shades of beige and white, positioned at the bottom left. The dragon has a long snout, a furry mane, and two white horns. Above and around the dragon are various colored clouds in shades of blue, green, beige, and black. The edges of the fabric are rough and frayed. The background behind the fabric is light gray. A small number is printed in the bottom-right corner of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan (?)
Dimensions
494 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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