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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist depicts a square composition with a central flower-like motif. The central motif is white with a blue center and green accents, surrounded by four blue and gold teardrop shapes, each pointed toward the center. These teardrops are outlined in green and contain gold floral patterns. The background of the piece features a gold color with intricate designs and patterns throughout. The overall design is symmetrical, with elements repeating in a structured manner. The colors used are predominantly blue, green, white, and gold, set against a beige border around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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