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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist, depicts a square piece of fabric with a blue and gold floral pattern. The fabric has a thick gold border around it. The floral pattern on the fabric is made up of various shades of blue, gold, and white. The background of the fabric is gold. The blue parts of the pattern are different shades, ranging from dark to light. The flowers and leaves in the pattern are intricately designed with swirling lines. The image is set against a plain white background. There is small orange text in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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