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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is primarily black with gold, white, blue and light brown details. The pattern consists of various shapes including squares, circles and octagons. The shapes are arranged in a grid-like formation. The center of the fabric features an eight-pointed star design in white and black. Surrounding the center are various shapes with intricate designs. The fabric appears to be a textile sample, possibly silk or another luxurious material. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
442 × 624 px
Museum record:
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