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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular blue fabric with white embroidered designs. The fabric has a gold border around it. The blue fabric fills most of the image. White embroidered designs are scattered across the fabric. The designs are floral with curled stems and tendrils. The gold border is textured. Red text is printed on the bottom border. The text reads, "96.14.2004". "Piece" by artist Mark Rothko.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
272 × 625 px
Museum record:
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