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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is bordered by a thin gold frame. The main body of the fabric consists of a 3x4 grid of squares, with a total of 12 visible squares, each containing a floral design. The squares alternate between blue and white backgrounds. The floral designs are made up of blue, white and brown threads. The designs feature circular or oval shapes with symmetrical patterns resembling flowers or leaves. The fabric has a woven texture and appears to be made of a thick, dense material. The image title is "Piece" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 311 px
Museum record:
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