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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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