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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by the artist is a long, vertically oriented piece. It features a light-colored background with a darker border around the edges. The piece is divided into sections stacked vertically. Each section contains illustrations and text in a non-Latin script. The illustrations depict people in traditional attire sitting and engaging in various activities. The scenes include interior settings with windows, and exterior settings with buildings and landscape features. The color palette includes shades of green, blue, brown, and black on the light background. The text is written in black and scattered throughout the sections. A small, orange timestamp is visible in the bottom-left corner. A circular symbol is present in the top-right corner. The overall composition is detailed with intricate designs.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
307 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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