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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The fabric is beige with a repeating pattern of interlocking ovals and wavy lines. The pattern is made up of rows of interlocking ovals and wavy lines that run horizontally across the fabric. The fabric has a frayed edge on the left and right sides. The fabric appears to be made of a thin, semi-transparent material, possibly lace or silk. The background of the image is light gray. There is a small white rectangle at the bottom of the image with black text that reads "96.14.1960".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
431 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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