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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image "Piece" by an unknown artist features a vertically oriented rectangle with an off-white background and a thin beige border. The top section displays a repeating pattern of hexagons in blue and brown with four-pronged, flower-like designs inside. The bottom section mirrors the top with a similar hexagonal pattern but in darker shades. The middle section shows a large spider web design with a spider at the center and another on the right side. Two horizontal, elliptical shapes with scalloped edges are positioned near the top and bottom. Thick, curved lines with dots and a few loose strands are present throughout. The overall design and color palette give the image a traditional, possibly textile-inspired look.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
358 × 623 px
Museum record:
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