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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Piece by unknown artist is a rectangular piece of fabric with a light gray background and gold embroidery. The fabric has a frayed edge on the left and right sides, and a more finished edge at the bottom. The gold embroidery features a repeating pattern of diamond shapes and floral motifs, with some areas of the fabric showing signs of wear and discoloration.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
415 × 625 px
Museum record:
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