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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and blue checkerboard pattern with 25 squares, arranged in 5 rows and 5 columns. The squares alternate between blue and brown. Each square contains a different design. The designs are symmetrical and appear to be floral motifs or geometric patterns. The image has a beige border around it. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
557 × 624 px
Museum record:
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