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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and white textile artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The rectangular artwork features a blue background with a white geometric patterned border. Inside the border, two humanoid figures with distinct headpieces stand side by side. The figure on the left holds an object in their left hand and a curved object in their right hand. The figure on the right holds a curved object in their left hand. The figures are surrounded by white geometric shapes and patterns. The entire piece is framed by a tan border. The image features small orange characters at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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