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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Piece by an unknown artist depicts a black rectangle with a gold border and design on a tan background. The black rectangle contains a gold floral and bird pattern with a honeycomb design in the center, outlined by a gold diamond. The honeycomb has pink coloring within the design. The tan background surrounds the black rectangle on all sides.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
394 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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