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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a circular object titled "Piece" by an unidentified artist. The object features a mauve circular design with white lines radiating from the center, resembling a flower or sunburst, on a white background. The design is composed of rounded, petal-like shapes. The white background has a faint, light gray pattern. The circular object is set against a gold-colored background. The image includes red text at the bottom. The overall appearance suggests a piece of fabric or textile art.

Artwork details

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