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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by artist Anni Albers. Dark blue rectangular textile with gold-colored diamond-shaped pattern. The diamond shapes are made up of interlocking lines. The diamonds are arranged in rows and columns. The background of the textile is dark blue. The border around the textile is light brown. The textile appears to be a woven fabric. The pattern covers the entire surface. The gold-colored lines have a subtle sheen. The diamond shapes are uniform in size. The overall design is symmetrical. The colors are muted and earthy. The texture of the fabric is visible.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 319 px
Museum record:
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