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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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