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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Navy blue fabric with tan border, depicting a symmetrical floral design with bird and foliage motifs. The design features a central floral pattern surrounded by a series of connected hexagons. Each hexagon contains a bird or foliage motif, and the fabric has an intricate, woven appearance. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
338 × 625 px
Museum record:
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