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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is beige and rectangular with frayed edges on both sides. It features multiple horizontal stripes with various designs. The designs include stripes with lines, curvy lines that resemble waves or clouds, geometric patterns resembling flowers or leaves, letters and abstract geometric shapes. Some stripes feature birds and other animals. The letters "KAYOEKY" are visible on several stripes. The background of the image is light gray. The fabric appears to be titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
252 × 624 px
Museum record:
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