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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a repeating pattern of brown designs on a cream background. The designs alternate between two shapes: one resembling an "X" and the other a four-petal flower or quatrefoil with a flower-like design inside. The brown designs have a textured appearance, suggesting they are embroidered or woven. The fabric is bordered by a thin tan frame. In the bottom-right corner, red text reads "96.14.1892". The overall appearance suggests a sample of embroidered or woven fabric, possibly for use in clothing or home decor.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
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