Artwork preview

Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular piece with a beige border on a white background. The border appears to have a texture resembling woven fabric. The central area of the piece features a repeating pattern of dark brown and light brown shapes. These shapes are oval with a pointed end on each side, resembling a leaf or teardrop. Each oval shape contains a swirling design. The ovals are arranged in rows that run horizontally across the piece, and they are mirrored across the vertical center. The ovals are interconnected. The pattern is densely packed with no visible gaps between the shapes. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
201 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette