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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a white background with a repeating floral pattern in shades of brown, pink, blue, and purple. The flowers and leaves are intricately designed with detailed lines and shapes. The fabric is rectangular and surrounded by a beige border. The border appears to be made of a thick, textured material. In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is small orange text. The overall design of the fabric suggests that it may be a sample of antique or vintage textile. The fabric fills most of the image, with the beige border taking up a smaller portion of the space.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
331 × 624 px
Museum record:
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