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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is rectangular and has a dark blue background with gold-colored designs. The design features various shapes, including flowers, leaves, and abstract forms. The gold color appears to be woven into the fabric in a intricate pattern. The fabric is mounted on a beige background, and there is a red stamp in the bottom-left corner. The beige background appears to be a textured surface, possibly paper or cardboard.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 306 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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