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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist, features a rectangular piece of fabric with a dark background and a pattern of pink and gold lines that resemble leaves or branches. The fabric is set against a tan background, which appears to be another piece of fabric. The dark fabric is positioned vertically and has a rough, uneven edge. The pink and gold lines are stitched onto the fabric in a pattern that resembles a leafy branch. The tan background has a red number printed vertically on the right side, rotated 90 degrees. The number is partially visible. The overall appearance suggests a textile artwork or a piece of embroidered fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
431 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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